HOW TO GET HERE
BY TRAIN
Mainline trains service Kildare and Newbridge Train Stations.
Check train times here . Complimentary onward bus service to The Curragh. Click bus icon for times!
Group Bookings
If you are travelling as a group of 10 or more and wish to use our bus service (see next tab), please contact Fosters Coaches at [email protected] at least two days in advance.
Complimentary Bus Service
Our complimentary return bus service, kindly sponsored by Manguard Plus, is scheduled to coincide with the main arrival and departure times of Irish Rail trains. Please note that buses do not run continuously throughout the race day. Timetables will be updated below in the days leading up to each fixture.
The Newbridge service operates only on designated days — such as June Fest (3rd June) and Classic Weekends — the timetable will be published accordingly.
Group Bookings
If you are travelling as a group of 10 or more and wish to use the bus service, please contact Fosters Coaches at [email protected] at least two days in advance.
NAAS Service – Friday 26th June
| Depart | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Popular Square | 14:45 | 15:45 |
| Ospery Hotel | 14:50 | 15:50 |
| The Curragh | 15:15 | 16:15 |
| Return | First | Last |
| The Curragh | 20:30 | 22:15 |
| Ospery Hotel | 20:40 | 22:35 |
| Popular Square | 21:00 | 22:40 |
KILDARE Service – Friday 26th June
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 15:05 | n/s | 15:45 | 15:55 | 16:15 | 16:50 | 17:10 |
| Kildare Square | 15:10 | 15:30 | 15:50 | 16:00 | 16:20 | 16:55 | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 15:20 | 15:40 | 16:00 | 16:10 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:20 |
RETURN
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecource | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:15 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 21:45 | 22:15 | 22:30 |
| Kildare Station | 19:40 | 20:15 | 20:30 | 20:55 | 21:25 | 22:00 | 22:30 | 22:40 |
| Kildare Square | 19:45 | 20:20 | 20:40 | 21:00 | 21:30 | 22:10 | 22:35 | 22:45 |
NEWBRIDGE Service – Friday 26th June
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 15:35 | 16:10 | 17:00 | 17:15 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 15:39 | 16:33 | 17:03 | n/s |
| Keadeen (Opposite) | 15:44 | 16:38 | 17:08 | n/s |
| Curragh | 15:50 | 16:41 | 17:12 | 17:25 |
RETURN
| Stop | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh | 20:00 | 20:40 | 21:15 | 21:50 | 22:30 |
| Newbridge Station | 20:10 | 20:50 | 21:25 | 22:00 | 22:40 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | s | 20:53 | 21:28 | 22:03 | 22:43 |
| Keadeen (Opposite) | n/s | 21:30 | 22:07 | 22:46 |
NAAS Service – Saturday 27th June
| Depart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Popular Square | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| Ospery Hotel | 12:05 | 13:05 |
| The Curragh | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| Return | ||
| The Curragh | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Ospery Hotel | 18:20 | 19:20 |
| Popular Square | 18:30 | 19:30 |
KILDARE Service – Saturday 27th June
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 11:55 | 12:10 | 12:35 | 12:55 | 13:05 | 13:50 |
| Kildare Square | 12:00 | 12:15 | 12:40 | 13:00 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 12:10 | 12:25 | 12:55 | 13:10 | 13:15 | 14:00 |
RETURN
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecource | 17:10 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 |
| Kildare Station | 17:25 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:40 | 19:45 | 19:45 |
| Kildare Square | 17:30 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:45 | 19:50 | 19:50 |
NEWBRIDGE Service – Saturday 27th June
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 12:00 | 12:05 | n/s | 13:00 | n/s | 13:50 |
| Newbridge Station | n/s | n/s | 12:20 | n/s | 13:00 | n/s |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | n/s | n/s | 12:25 | n/s | 13:05 | n/s |
| Keadeen | 12:15 | 12:15 | 12:30 | 13:15 | 13:10 | 14:00 |
RETURN
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 |
| Newbridge Station | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 19:40 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 17:18 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:50 | 19:20 | 19:45 |
| Keadeen | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 18:55 | 19:25 | 19:50 |
NAAS Service – DERBY DAY (Sun 28th)
| Depart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Popular Square | 11:30 | 12:30 |
| Ospery Hotel | 11:35 | 12:35 |
| The Curragh | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| Return | ||
| The Curragh | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| Ospery Hotel | 19:20 | 20:20 |
| Popular Square | 19:25 | 20:25 |
KILDARE Service – DERBY DAY (Sun 28th)
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 11:40 | 12:05 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:00 | 13:40 |
| Kildare Square | 11:45 | 12:10 | 12:15 | 12:45 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 11:50 | 12:25 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:15 | 13:50 |
RETURN
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecourse | 17:45 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:30 |
| Kildare Station | 18:00 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 19:45 | 20:10 | 20:40 |
| Kildare Square | 18:05 | 18:20 | 18:50 | 19:05 | 19:35 | 19:55 | 20:15 | 20:45 |
NEWBRIDGE Service – DERBY DAY (Sun 28th)
DEPART
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 11:00 | 11:35 | n/s | n/s | 13:00 | 13:35 |
| Riverbank | 11:05 | n/s | 11:45 | 12:10 | n/s | n/s |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 11:07 | n/s | 11:47 | 12:12 | n/s | n/s |
| Keadeen (Opposite) | 11:10 | n/s | 11:55 | 12:17 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 13:15 | 13:45 |
RETURN
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 11:00 | 11:35 | n/s | n/s | 13:00 | 13:35 |
| Riverbank | 11:05 | n/s | 11:45 | 12:10 | n/s | n/s |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 11:07 | n/s | 11:47 | 12:12 | n/s | n/s |
| Keadeen (Opposite) | 11:10 | n/s | 11:55 | 12:17 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 13:15 | 13:45 |
BY CAR
From Dublin take Exit 9 off the M50 onto the N7 southbound. Take Exit 12 off the M7. PARKING IS FREE at The Curragh and is clearly signposted on arrival at the racecourse. Race day parking events staff will assist you on arrival. Accessible carparking spaces will be available at each meeting. Please ensure you have your blue badge on display and our race day staff will assist you on arrival.
BY HELICOPTER
Pre-registration is essential for helicopter landings at The Curragh Racecourse.
Please contact us our operations manager in advance for landing requirements.
+ 353 (0)86 8072511 – John Naughton
