The average train between Kildare and Limerick Junction takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Limerick Junction. 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 Limerick Junction. 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 Limerick Junction at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Limerick Junction station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Kildare to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Kildare and Limerick Junction is 113.3 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Limerick Junction via Portlaoise in around 1h 52m.