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How to get fromMelbourne to Kildareby plane, bus, train or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    27h 3m
    €472–1,940

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    31h 57m
    €328–864

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    32h 31m
    €591–2,452

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    35h 6m
    €521–2,272

  5. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train
    31h 54m
    €472–1,253

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€456Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kildare. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kildare.

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