There are 4 ways to get from Leitrim to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain Ic
4h 43m€21–29Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus 10062
5h 3m€24–35Drive 135.3 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Kildarecar 135.3 km
1h 51m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Eden Quaybus 23
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
5h 10m€28–52
Leitrim to Kildare by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Kildare is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Kildare is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Kildare via Athlone TUS and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kildare via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Leitrim and Kildare is 183 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Leitrim to Kildare, including transfers.
Leitrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Kildare via TUS North Gate, Athlone TUS, Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Leitrim to Kildare bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Leitrim to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Kildare is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Leitrim to Kildare.
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