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How to get fromExeter to Kildareby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Kildare by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 13m
    €75–226

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 4m
    €68–214

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    12h 21m
    €183–298

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    8h 20m
    €111–275

  5. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    7h 45m
    €93–325

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    8h 19m
    €117–338

  7. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    9h 29m
    €94–331

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    14h 7m
    €183–312

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus bus 726
    15h 30m
    €229–483

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Kildare. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kildare Vllge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kildare via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 21m.

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