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.
Bus times for Juddmonte Irish Oaks weekend TBC. please check back on the week of the event.
SATURDAY 18TH JULY – Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day
Kildare to Curragh
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 11:50 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:50 |
| Kildare Square | n/s | 12:20 | 12:50 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 12:05 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:25 | 14:00 |
Curragh to Kildare
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecourse | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 |
| Kildare Station | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 18:50 |
| Kildare Square | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 |
Newbridge to Curragh
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 12:05 | n/s | 13:05 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | n/s | 12:20 | n/s |
| Keadeen Hotel | n/s | 12:25 | n/s |
| Curragh | 12:15 | 12:30 | 13:15 |
Curragh to Newbridge
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 |
| Newbridge Station | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 18:50 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 17:28 | 17:57 | 18:28 | 18:53 |
| Keadeen Hotel | 17:33 | 18:03 | 18:33 | 18:58 |
SUNDAY 19TH JULY – Mini Oaks Day
Kildare to Curragh
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare Station | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:35 | 13:10 | 13:40 |
| Kildare Square | n/s | 12:15 | 12:40 | n/s | n/s |
| Curragh Racecourse | 11:50 | 12:25 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 |
Curragh to Kildare
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Racecource | 16:45 | 17:00 | 17:45 | 18:15 |
| Kildare Station | 16:50 | 17:05 | 17:55 | 18:25 |
| Kildare Square | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 |
Newbridge to Curragh
| Depart | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Station | 11:35 | n/s | 13:00 | 13:35 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | n/s | 12:00 | 13:03 | n/s |
| Keadeen Hotel | n/s | 12:05 | 13:08 | n/s |
| Curragh | 11:45 | 12:07 | 13:10 | 13:45 |
Curragh to Newbridge
| Return | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | LAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 |
| Newbridge Station | 16:55 | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 |
| The Square (Eddie Rockets) | 16:57 | 17:28 | 17:57 | 18:28 |
| Keadeen Hotel | 17:05 | 17:33 | 18:03 | 18:33 |
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
