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How to get fromManchester to Kildareby train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Kildare by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    4h 19m
    €46–179

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    4h 46m
    €35–150

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kildarecar car
    8h 16m
    €52–379

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    8h 38m
    €86–139

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train
    6h 57m
    €66–161

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 30m
    €64–202

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 49m
    €48–151

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Vllge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Kildare via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 16m.

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