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 - €180 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 - €180.

How far is it from Derby to Kildare?

The distance between Derby and Kildare is 467 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 19m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Derby to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 134+ hotels available in Kildare.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Kildare by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car 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 to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 42m
€73–233
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin 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
€44–177
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 19m
€135–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar
10h 8m
€155–240
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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
6h 24m
€65–243
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, 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
€101–352
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 27m
€88–268
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 4m
€83–237
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
8h 38m
€79–252

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

26Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Kildare.

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Distance: 467.3 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 19m.

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