What is the cheapest way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare?

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare is to bus via Dublin which costs €12 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare?

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and County Kildare?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to County Kildare. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at St Conleth's Church via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dundalk and County Kildare?

No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to County Kildare. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Newbridge via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Dundalk to County Kildare?

The distance between Dundalk and County Kildare is 130 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.

How do I travel from Dundalk to County Kildare without a car?

The best way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €13 - €21.

How long does it take to get from Dundalk to County Kildare?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Dundalk to County Kildare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to County Kildare bus from?

Dundalk to County Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to County Kildare train from?

Dundalk to County Kildare train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.

Train or bus from Dundalk to County Kildare?

The best way to get from Dundalk to County Kildare is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Dundalk to County Kildare bus arrive?

Dundalk to County Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Where does the Dundalk to County Kildare train arrive?

Dundalk to County Kildare train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Dundalk to County Kildare?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to County Kildare is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Dundalk to County Kildare.

Where can I stay near County Kildare?

There are 144+ hotels available in County Kildare.

Dundalk to County Kildare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to County Kildare by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Newbridgetrain Re / ...
1h 56m
€13–21
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Lidl RDCbus 126 / ...
2h 39m
€11–15
Drive 115.7 km
1. Drive from Dundalk to County Kildarecar 115.7 km
1h 37m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to St Conleth's Churchbus 726
2h 57m
€24–33
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Cathal Brugha Streetbus 901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Lidl RDCbus 126 / ...
3h 11m
€12

Dundalk to County Kildare by train and tram

192Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dundalk to County Kildare.

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Distance: 130.3 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and County Kildare, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Newbridge via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to St Conleth's Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 2h 57m.

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