HOW TO GET HERE
BY TRAIN
Mainline trains service Kildare and Newbridge Train Stations.
Check train times here . Please click bus icon to see times of onward bus service to The Curragh – from Kildare Train Station except on Classic Weekends/Festivals, Newbridge Parishes Race Day, JuneFest and The open and close of the season.
For large groups arriving by train, wishing to avail of our complimentary bus service, please contact Fosters Coaches: [email protected] at least two days in advance.
COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICE
Our complimentary return bus service, kindly sponsored by Manguard Plus, is scheduled around main arrival and departure times of Irish Rail trains. Our buses do not run continuously throughout the race day. Timings will be updated below in the days leading up to each fixture. Please note that the Newbridge service will only run on designated days such as our Classic Weekends – timetables will be updated accordingly.
For large groups arriving by train, please contact Fosters Coaches: [email protected] at least two days in advance.
KILDARE BUS
| Stop | Time 1 | Time 2 | Time 3 | Time 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 15:30 | 15:55 | 16:20 | 16:55 |
| Kildare Square | 15:35 | 16:00 | 16:25 | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 15:45 | 16:10 | 16:35 | 17:05 |
| Return | Time 1 | Time 2 | Time 3 | Time 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecourse | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:30 |
| Kildare Station | 20:10 | 20:40 | 21:10 | 21:40 |
| Kildare Square | 20:15 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 21:45 |
NEWBRIDGE BUS
| Stop | Time 1 | Time 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 15:35 | 16:08 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 15:43 | 16:10 |
| Curragh | 15:55 | 16:20 |
| Stop | Time 1 | Time 2 | Time 3 | Time 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 19:50 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:30 |
| Newbridge Station | 20:00 | 20:40 | 21:10 | 21:40 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 20:05 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 21:45 |
| Keadeen (Opposite) | 20:50 | 21:50 |
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