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How to get fromChester to Kildareby train, plane, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Kildare by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    4h 14m
    €53–170

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    7h 40m
    €108–220

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus bus 726
    8h 56m
    €87–180

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar car
    9h 15m
    €144–225

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 49m
    €61–164

Chester to Kildare by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Chester to Kildare via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 40m.

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