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Line Kildare · timetable

Dublin HeustonPortlaoise

Line Kildare in Dublin — timetable, route and stops: Dublin Heuston – Portlaoise

Rail Regular line

The Dublin Heuston – Portlaoise route is served by line Kildare, on weekdays from 06:20 to 23:30, every ~15 min.

  • Headway~15 min
  • First departure06:20
  • Last departure23:30
  • Average ride~107 min
  • Stops12
  • Departures per day44
  • Route length81.9 km
  • Peak~115 min
  • Off-peak~47 min
  • Saturday16 departures
  • Sunday7 departures

Rail of Dublin public transport — connects Dublin Heuston and Portlaoise, with 12 stops per direction.The first departure is at 06:20, the last at 23:30.Departures run every ~15 min, and the ride takes ~107 min on average.

Current change on this line

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

06:20

Last

23:30

Departures

44

Line Kildare timetable — on weekdays
0620B
07232648
08102031D
0911D2031D
102030D
Line Kildare timetable — on Saturdays
0620B
0723
0820
0920
1020
Line Kildare timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0905B
1050B
1250B
1450B
1650B
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed27.09.2026.
Checked27.09.2026.

Stops

12 stops~107 min in total
  1. departure0min
  2. Park West and Cherry Orchard

    #999076 — Park West and Cherry Orchard

    +7 min7min
  3. +3 min10min
  4. +4 min14min
  5. +4 min18min
  6. +6 min24min
  7. +16 min40min
  8. +13 min53min
  9. +12 min65min
  10. +11 min76min
  11. +10 min86min
  12. +21 min107min

Current changes on this line 1

RoadworksActive

Kildare line: bus transfers 26 Sep–3 Oct

Engineering works close "Park West/ Fonthill/ Kishoge" and "Adamstown" stations on 26–27 September. Trains between Heuston and Portlaoise replace with bus transfers. Two trains on 3 October run late.

25/09/2026 – 02/10/2026
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line Kildare?

On weekdays the first departure from Dublin Heuston is at 06:20 and the last at 23:30. There are 44 departures in total.

Does line Kildare run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:20 to 22:10 and on Sunday from 09:05 to 20:20.

Does line Kildare run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line Kildare has 7 departures from Dublin Heuston, the first at 09:05 and the last at 20:20.

How often does line Kildare run?

Departures run about every 15 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line Kildare?

The whole ride takes about 107 minutes on average — from about 47 minutes off-peak to about 115 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line Kildare have?

In the Dublin Heuston → Portlaoise direction, line Kildare has 12 stops.

What vehicle runs on line Kildare?

Line Kildare is served by a rail of Dublin public transport. Line type: regular line.

Where does line Kildare start and end?

Line Kildare connects Dublin Heuston and Portlaoise; pick the direction at the top of the page.

How long is the route of line Kildare?

The route in this direction is about 81.9 km long.

Are there any changes on line Kildare?

Yes — there is one active change at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.