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

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Kildare by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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 13m
    €69–403

  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
    €36–157

  3. 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 20m
    €103–168

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus bus 726
    13h 47m
    €128–199

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 51m
    €73–223

  6. 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 42m
    €52–173

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

    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
    6h 30m
    €67–214

  8. 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 45m
    €74–182

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 26m
    €86–238

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kildare. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kildare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Kildare via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 20m.

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