The average train between Kildare and Larne takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Larne. 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 Larne. 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 Larne at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Larne? 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 Larne. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Larne station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Kildare to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Larne Town station.
The distance between Kildare and Larne is 201.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Larne Town via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 11m.