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 - €200 and takes 5h 50m.

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 5h 30m and costs €50 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kildare?

The distance between Cardiff and Kildare is 470 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 bus which takes 10h 52m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cardiff to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 130+ hotels available in Kildare.

Cardiff to Kildare - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 50m
€63–191
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 Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 30m
€50–278
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village300
10h 52m
€157–239
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
€132–239
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
€105–140
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 Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
6h 57m
€78–258
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 46m
€83–211
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 Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
7h 46m
€99–336
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare726
12h 36m
€131–193

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

26Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kildare Village. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kildare Village via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 10h 52m.

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