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 and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 49m.

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 34m and costs £45 - £270.

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 car ferry which takes 12h 25m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kildare to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Kildare to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 49m
£47–153
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
5h 34m
£46–264
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 25m
£93–167
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Red Cow Luas726
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 53m
£126–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kildare to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
8h 34m
£82–123
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 22m
£80–312
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 16m
£64–219
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 47m
£66–181
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
8h 22m
£80–252
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 45m
£103–175

Kildare to Cardiff by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

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12h 25mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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, Parkgate Street, Ferry Terminal 2, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 25m.

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