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

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There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Kildare by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    11h 45m
    €76–134

  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 Villagebus bus
    7h 7m
    €49–251

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Wexford

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus bus 300
    13h 21m
    €99–275

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

    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 Villagebus bus
    7h 23m
    €72–222

  5. 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 Villagebus bus 300
    12h 31m
    €82–252

  6. 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 Ic / ...
    12h 46m
    €160–290

  7. 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 Villagebus bus
    8h
    €125–284

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    8h 53m
    €132–312

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    9h 16m
    €123–322

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare Villagebus bus
    9h 28m
    €151–380

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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 Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Tara Street, walk to Abbey St., take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Kildare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Kildare Village via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford Stn, Custom Hse Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 13h 21m.

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