The average train between Kildare and Drogheda takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Drogheda. 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 Kildare and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Hazelhatch and take an average of 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 Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Drogheda station via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Kildare to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Kildare and Drogheda is 72.8 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Drogheda via Hazelhatch and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 5m.