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

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There are 9 ways to get from Nottingham to Kildare by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nottingham 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
    9h 52m
    €70–405

  2. Fly from East Midlands Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    5h 14m
    €38–160

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 Re / ...
    10h 53m
    €112–180

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
    6h 13m
    €96–241

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus bus 726
    12h 23m
    €131–203

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain 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 11m
    €60–185

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 45m
    €78–213

  8. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    7h 21m
    €65–185

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 48m
    €90–245

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Kildare. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kildare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Kildare via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 53m.

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