The average train between Sligo and Kildare takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 every 4 hours between Sligo and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Kildare at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Kildare? 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 Sligo to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Kildare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Sligo to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Sligo and Kildare is 160.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Kildare via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 30m.