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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kildare is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kildare?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Kildare via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kildare?

The distance between Inverness and Kildare is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kildare without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Inverness to Kildare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kildare bus from?

Inverness to Kildare bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Kildare bus arrive?

Inverness to Kildare bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 144+ hotels available in Kildare.

Inverness to Kildare - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 30m
€89–233
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
8h 54m
€76–262
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
14h 42m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
15h 21m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
16h 19m
€177–723
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
7h 5m
€131–275
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
8h 13m
€126–289
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
8h 51m
€102–316
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
15h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Kildarecar
9h 38m
€138–425

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Kildare.

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Distance: 557.9 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Village. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Kildare via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 42m.

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