There are 4 ways to get from County Leitrim to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain Ic
3h 50m€56–69Drive 151.7 km
cheapest- Drive from County Leitrim to Kildarecar 151.7 km
2h 8m€26–38Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus 10062
5h 19m€42–58Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinagleragh to Sligo Bus Stnbus 462
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 23
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
7h 9m€46–63
County Leitrim to Kildare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Leitrim to Kildare is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from County Leitrim to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Leitrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Drumshanbo BP and arriving at Kildare via Athlone TUS and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from County Leitrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kildare via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between County Leitrim and Kildare is 198 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from County Leitrim to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from County Leitrim to Kildare, including transfers.
County Leitrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Drumshanbo BP station.
County Leitrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from County Leitrim to Kildare is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between County Leitrim, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Leitrim to Kildare via Drumshanbo BP, TUS North Gate, Athlone TUS, Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
County Leitrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
County Leitrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Leitrim to Kildare is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from County Leitrim to Kildare.
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