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

The cheapest way to get from London to Kildare is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €210 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €220.

How far is it from London to Kildare?

The distance between London and Kildare is 538 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Kildare without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 43m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from London to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 134+ hotels available in Kildare.

London to Kildare - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from London to Kildare by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
4h 58m
€77–215
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 21m
€52–203
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
9h 43m
€132–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar
12h 8m
€183–268
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 13m
€93–237
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 16m
€53–213
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 35m
€59–184
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
7h 7m
€117–289
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
7h 7m
€91–387

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

26Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Kildare.

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Distance: 538.2 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between London, England and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kildare Village. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Kildare via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 43m.

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