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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Kildare is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Kildare is to fly and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Kildare?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Kildare Village via Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Scotland to Kildare?

The distance between Scotland and Kildare is 366 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Kildare without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Scotland to Kildare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Kildare bus from?

Scotland to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Kildare bus arrive?

Scotland to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Kildare?

There are 133+ hotels available in Kildare.

Scotland to Kildare - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Kildare by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
4h 46m
€49–159
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KildareIc / ...
10h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildare
6h 26m
€92–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 5m
€56–174
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Village
5h 23m
€68–219
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
7h 14m
€70–149
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
6h 53m
€67–169
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
6h 42m
€70–207
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village300
10h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
10h 48m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Kildare.

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Distance: 365.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Scotland and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Kildare. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Glasgow Buchanan to Kildare via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 11m.

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