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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kildare is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kildare is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €50 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Kildare?

The distance between Manchester and Kildare is 344 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kildare without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Manchester to Kildare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 129+ hotels available in Kildare.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Kildare by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
4h 22m
€53–180
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
4h 43m
€44–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 / ...
8h 30m
€102–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar
8h 54m
€133–196
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
6h 39m
€47–170
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
6h 53m
€58–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
6h 30m
€55–250
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
6h 42m
€57–191

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

26Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.1 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Kildare via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 30m.

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