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Kildare to Dundalk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kildare and Dundalk takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Kildare to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
138 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
2h 36m
€19–28

Kildare to Dundalk train times

Trains run hourly between Kildare and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 137.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Kildare to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 36m.

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