The average train between Malahide and Kildare takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Malahide to Kildare. 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 Malahide and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malahide is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kildare at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Malahide station and arriving at Kildare station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Malahide to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
Malahide to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Malahide and Kildare is 60 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Malahide to Kildare via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 56m.