The average train between Kildare and Bangor takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Bangor. 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 Bangor. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Bangor at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Bangor? 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 Kildare to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Bangor station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Kildare to Bangor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Bangor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Kildare and Bangor is 186 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Bangor via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 40m.