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

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Scotland is to bus and fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Kildare to Scotland?

The distance between Kildare and Scotland is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kildare to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kildare to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Scotland bus from?

Kildare to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.

Where does the Kildare to Scotland bus arrive?

Kildare to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Scotland.

Kildare to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Kildare to Scotland by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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 Glasgow Airport
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1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4h 27m
£33–119
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kildare to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
6h 35m
£80–113
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 48m
£44–139
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
6h 32m
£56–151
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
5h 50m
£58–159
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
6h 10m
£52–161
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
6h 38m
£49–130
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
7h
£58–120
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 10m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 33m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kildare to Scotland.

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kildare to Scotland. 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Glasgow Buchanan via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 11h 2m.

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