The average train between Kildare and Northern Ireland takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. 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.
Trains run every 3 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 9:56 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Hazelhatch and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Kildare to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Kildare to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Kildare and Northern Ireland is 158.9 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.