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 - €150 and takes 4h 45m.

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 45m and costs €45 - €150.

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 via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Scotland to Kildare?

The distance between Scotland and Kildare is 375 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 9h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 134+ 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)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
4h 45m
€49–144
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
9h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kildarecar
6h 27m
€65–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 6m
€51–154
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus
5h 8m
€76–181
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
6h 44m
€65–167
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
7h 5m
€66–137
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
6h 28m
€70–196
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
10h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
10h 55m

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

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Kildare.

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Distance: 375.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Scotland and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Kildare. However, you can take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 56m.

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