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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kildare is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kildare?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kildare Village via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kildare?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kildare is 413 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kildare without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin which takes 12h 58m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kildare bus from?

Edinburgh to Kildare bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kildare bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kildare bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 133+ hotels available in Kildare.

Edinburgh to Kildare - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 5m
€56–174
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village300
12h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildare
7h 17m
€103–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 45m
€64–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
7h 14m
€71–144
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
7h 7m
€70–202
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
6h 35m
€56–236
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
13h 6m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 413.5 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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 bus from Princes Street to Kildare Village via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 58m.

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