The average train between Kildare and Balbriggan takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Balbriggan. 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 Kildare and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Kildare to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
The distance between Kildare and Balbriggan is 69.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 14m.