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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kildareby plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kildare by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 5m
    €52–164

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    6h 33m
    €48–226

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 / ...
    11h 58m
    €121–308

  4. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus bus 300
    13h 8m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar car
    7h 19m
    €103–153

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 48m
    €58–164

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    7h 6m
    €66–138

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    6h 55m
    €62–176

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus bus 726
    13h 9m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Kildarebus bus 126
    14h 11m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kildare. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Kildare via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 58m.

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