The average train between Dún Laoghaire and Kildare takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dún Laoghaire is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Kildare at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dún Laoghaire to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Dún Laoghaire station and arriving at Kildare station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Dún Laoghaire to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
Dún Laoghaire to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Kildare is 53.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Dun Laoghaire to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 38m.