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How to get fromDundalk to County Kildareby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to County Kildare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Cherry Orchardtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Newbridgetrain train Re / ...
    2h 28m
    €14–22

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Littleconnellbus bus 126 / ...
    2h 44m
    €11–15

  3. Drive  115.7 km

    1. Drive from Dundalk to County Kildarecar car 115.7 km
    1h 37m
    €21–30

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to St Conleth's Churchbus bus 726
    2h 57m
    €21–29

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus bus 901 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Littleconnellbus bus 126 / ...
    3h 14m
    €12

Dundalk to County Kildare by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and County Kildare, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Newbridge via Dublin Connolly and Cherry Orchard in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to St Conleth's Church via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 2h 57m.

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