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How to get fromKildare to County Louthby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kildare to County Louth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ardee N33bus bus 32
    2h 36m
    €20–35

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus bus 980 / ...
    4h
    €9–12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    3h 58m
    €30–45

  4. Drive 98.1 km

    1. Drive from Kildare to County Louthcar car 98.1 km
    1h 34m
    €17–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ardee N33bus bus 32
    2h 56m
    €20–32

  6. Bus, line 182 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Hunterstownbus bus 182
    3h 45m
    €30–44

Kildare to County Louth by bus

Calendar107Weekly Buses
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Ardee N33 via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kildare to Ardee via Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 3h 58m.

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