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

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There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Kildare by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from East Midlands Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 11m
    €43–167

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    10h 4m
    €83–168

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar car
    10h 8m
    €121–216

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 42m
    €66–175

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    6h 24m
    €80–213

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    6h 19m
    €98–236

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain 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
    6h 14m
    €89–235

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    7h 4m
    €101–267

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kildare. However, you can take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 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 Derby to Kildare via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 4m.

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