There are 4 ways to get from Bangor 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 Re / ...
4h 46m€34–50Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
5h 30m€15–144Drive 221.3 km
- Drive from Bangor to Kildarecar 221.3 km
2h 50m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kildarebus 126 / ...
6h 55m€32–154
Bangor to Kildare by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Kildare is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €15 - €150 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Kildare via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Kildare via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Bangor and Kildare is 253 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bangor to Kildare, including transfers.
Bangor to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Bangor to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €15 - €150 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Kildare via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Kildare via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from George's Quay to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Bangor to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Bangor to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Kildare is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bangor to Kildare.
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