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How to get fromExeter to Kildareby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Kildare by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    5h 5m
    €70–216

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 Ic / ...
    14h 7m
    €197–359

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    6h 4m
    €72–212

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    8h 22m
    €113–263

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Waterford

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    15h 39m
    €160–292

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus bus 300
    17h 17m
    €163–414

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Kildare. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Village. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kildare via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 7m.

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