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How to get fromSwansea to Kildareby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Kildare by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    7h 12m
    €64–223

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    6h 56m
    €60–269

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus bus 300
    12h 33m
    €129–316

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus
    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
    14h 17m

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    8h 4m
    €119–302

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Vllgebus bus
    8h 3m
    €110–266

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain 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
    9h 20m
    €113–275

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    12h 41m
    €144–251

Swansea to Kildare by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Kildare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Kildare. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 train from Swansea to Kildare Vllge via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Tara Street, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 33m.

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