The average train between Kildare and Portmarnock takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Portmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Kildare and Portmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Portmarnock at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Portmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Portmarnock station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Kildare to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portmarnock station.
The distance between Kildare and Portmarnock is 59.4 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Portmarnock via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 1h 40m.