What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kildare?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kildare is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kildare?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €45 - €340.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kildare?

The distance between Cardiff and Kildare is 535 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Kildare without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kildare without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 9h 53m and costs €220 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Kildare?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Cardiff to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 131+ hotels available in Kildare.

Cardiff to Kildare - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Kildare by train, ferry, taxi, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the taxi from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kildare
9h 53m
€226–343
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
6h 17m
€49–332
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village300
12h 4m
€133–254
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildare
8h 24m
€103–142
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
6h 28m
€62–189
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KildareIc / ...
12h 17m
€129–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
7h 31m
€72–255
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
8h 50m
€88–217
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
8h 21m
€88–325

Cardiff to Kildare by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

28Weekly Services

12h 4mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.3 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the taxi to Kildare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kildare Village via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 4m.

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