The average train between Kildare and Shankill takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Kildare to Shankill. 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 hourly between Kildare and Shankill. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Shankill at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Shankill? 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 Shankill. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Shankill station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Kildare to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Shankill station.
The distance between Kildare and Shankill is 53.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Shankill via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 1h 37m.