The average train between Balbriggan and Kildare takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 hourly between Balbriggan and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Kildare at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Balbriggan to Kildare? 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 Balbriggan to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Kildare station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Balbriggan to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Kildare is 69.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Kildare via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 8m.