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 €35 - €140 and takes 4h 54m.

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 54m and costs €35 - €140.

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 Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Scotland to Kildare?

The distance between Scotland and Kildare is 376 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 54m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 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 54m
€39–131
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
€97–157
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 5m
€51–164
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 23m
€73–188
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 53m
€55–145
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
€65–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain
6h 54m
€63–156
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 37m
€60–182
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
10h 42m
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
10h 48m

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

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Kildare.

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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 bus to Terminal Building, 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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