The average train between Portrush and Kildare takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Portrush to Kildare. 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 2 hours between Portrush and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Kildare at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Kildare station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Portrush to Kildare train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Kildare train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Portrush and Kildare is 228.5 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Kildare via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 12m.