There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Kildare by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Dublin to Kildare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kildare is to bus which costs €3 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kildare is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Kildare Village. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kildare. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Dublin and Kildare is 48 km. The road distance is 52.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Kildare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kildare is to train which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village hourly. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Kildare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kildare Village station.
Dublin to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kildare is 53 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Dublin to Kildare.
There are 128+ hotels available in Kildare.