There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€35–51Bus via High Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
5h 16m€22–30Drive 211.4 km
- Drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildarecar 211.4 km
2h 50m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Kildarebus 126 / ...
6h 49m
Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare is to bus via High Street which costs €21 - €30 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Kildare Village via Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Kildare via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Antrim, County Antrim and Kildare is 266 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare, including transfers.
Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via High Street, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Kildare via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Kildare Village via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Kildare.
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