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

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £210 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £210.

How far is it from Kildare to Cardiff?

The distance between Kildare and Cardiff is 294 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kildare to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kildare to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Kildare to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Kildare to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 52m
£53–167
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
5h 50m
£40–208
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 28m
£99–203
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 29m
£98–248
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 19m
£90–196
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 19m
£72–173
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
8h 4m
£83–210
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Red Cow Luasbus 726
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 35m
£108–242

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

26Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kildare to Cardiff.

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kildare to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kildare to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 28m.

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