The average train between Kildare and Roscrea takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Roscrea. 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 twice daily between Kildare and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 5:08 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kildare is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Roscrea station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Kildare to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscrea station.
The distance between Kildare and Roscrea is 63.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Kildare to Roscrea via Portlaoise and Ballybrophy in around 2h 50m.
