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Kildare to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kildare and Northern Ireland takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Northern Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
3h 40m
£23–33

Kildare to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kildare and Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Northern Ireland? 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.

Map of how to get from Kildare to Northern Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Kildare to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 40m.

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