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How to get fromCounty Leitrim to Kildareby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from County Leitrim to Kildare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    3h 50m
    €56–69

  2. Drive  151.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Leitrim to Kildarecar car 151.7 km
    2h 8m
    €27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballinagleragh to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 23
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus bus 300
    7h 9m
    €46–63

County Leitrim to Kildare by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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 bus from Ballinagleragh to Kildare Vllge via Sligo Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 7h 9m.

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