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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kildare is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €40 - €170.

How far is it from Derby to Kildare?

The distance between Derby and Kildare is 472 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Kildare without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 7m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Derby to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 38+ hotels available in Kildare.

Derby to Kildare - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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

Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 26m
€80–223
Fly from East Midlands Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 11m
€41–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar
9h 12m
€66–602
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
10h 7m
€86–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 38m
€65–175
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
6h 10m
€87–245
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
7h 21m
€83–211
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
7h 8m
€101–287

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

26Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Kildare.

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Distance: 471.9 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from Derby to Kildare via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 12m.

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