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How to get fromDerby to Kildareby train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Kildare by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 29m
    €72–223

  2. Fly from East Midlands Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 11m
    €36–147

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar car
    9h 12m
    €68–402

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    10h 4m
    €96–183

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 37m
    €59–166

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 11m
    €81–226

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 48m
    €80–189

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    7h 8m
    €99–287

Derby to Kildare by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kildare Vllge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Derby to Kildare via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 12m.

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