The average train between Drumcondra and Kildare takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Kildare at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Kildare station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Drumcondra to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drumcondra station.
Drumcondra to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Kildare is 49.6 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Drumcondra to Kildare via Cherry Orchard in around 1h 15m.