There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare by train, bus, rideshare, 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 28m€37–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Kildarebus 126 / ...
6h 10m€20–25Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
- 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 15m€38–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Kildare207.1 km
2h 46mDrive 207.1 km
- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildarecar 207.1 km
2h 46m€37–53
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Kildare via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Kildare via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Kildare is 263 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Kildare via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Kildare via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 15m.
- 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
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- €20–140
- 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
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Wellington Quay to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Kildare.
There are 137+ hotels available in Kildare.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Kildare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















