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

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Kildare by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Exeter, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    5h 11m
    €84–258

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    5h 59m
    €69–211

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus726
    15h 43m
    €196–326

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar
    9h 53m
    €129–174

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    7h 21m
    €97–309

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeSOU - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    8h 19m
    €101–323

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Exeter St Davids to Kildare via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, and Red Cow Luas in around 15h 43m.

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