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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Kildare by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    3h 45m
    €42–151

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar car
    8h 16m
    €51–579

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    8h 30m
    €71–142

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    4h 23m
    €55–181

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    6h 41m
    €54–176

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest 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 take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from Manchester to Kildare via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 16m.

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