What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Belfast is to bus via Dublin which costs £15 - £20 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kildare and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Kildare to Belfast?

The distance between Kildare and Belfast is 146 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kildare to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Kildare to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £23 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Kildare to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kildare to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Belfast bus from?

Kildare to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Belfast train from?

Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.

Train or bus from Kildare to Belfast?

The best way to get from Kildare to Belfast is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £120 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Kildare to Belfast bus arrive?

Kildare to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.

Where does the Kildare to Belfast train arrive?

Kildare to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.

Can I drive from Kildare to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Belfast is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kildare to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Belfast.

Kildare to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Belfast by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kildare to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3h 44m
£23–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 57m
£9–118
Drive 124.8 mi
1. Drive from Kildare to Belfastcar 124.8 mi
2h 32m
£32–45
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
5h 10m
£15–20

Kildare to Belfast by train

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Distance: 145.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Kildare to Belfast Grand Central via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 3h 57m.

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