The average train between Kildare and Ballinasloe takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Ballinasloe. 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 3 hours between Kildare and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Ballinasloe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Kildare to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Kildare to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Kildare and Ballinasloe is 89.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 8m.