The average train between Kildare and Malahide takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Kildare to Malahide. 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 Malahide. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Malahide at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kildare to Malahide? 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 Malahide. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Kildare to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Kildare and Malahide is 60 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Malahide via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 1h 52m.