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How to get fromManchester to Kildareby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Kildare by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar
    6h 13m
    €87–112

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    4h 43m
    €47–139

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KildaretrainIc / ...
    9h 15m
    €97–169

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus300
    9h 46m
    €98–143

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    4h 23m
    €54–189

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    6h 3m
    €51–168

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
    7h 6m
    €64–169

  8. 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)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
    6h 30m
    €66–291

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeMAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
    6h 54m
    €67–197

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kildare. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kildare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kildare via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 15m.

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