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 56m.

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 49m and costs €95 - €250.

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 Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kildare?

The distance between Inverness and Kildare is 597 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 7h 16m 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 40+ hotels available in Kildare.

Inverness to Kildare - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Kildare by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
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 16m
€120–275
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 56m
€75–269
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 Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
15h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar
9h 24m
€110–199
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 14m
€134–286
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
9h 2m
€100–298
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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 49m
€96–243
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
11h 1m
€115–321
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
10h 55m
€90–242
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
9h 51m
€183–378
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
15h 20m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Kildare.

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Distance: 596.6 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kildare. 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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