There are 4 ways to get from Swinford to Kildare by bus, train, or car
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Line 421 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Swinford to Claremorrisbus 421 / ...
- Take the train from Claremorris to Kildaretrain special train / ...
3h 55m€28–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swinford to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 37m€33–44Drive 185 km
- Drive from Swinford to Kildarecar 185 km
2h 28m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Swinford to Eden Quaybus 22
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
4h 45m€31–43
Swinford to Kildare by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swinford to Kildare is to line 421 bus and train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swinford to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinford to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Swinford and arriving at Kildare Vllge via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Swinford and Kildare is 205 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Swinford to Kildare without a car is to line 421 bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Swinford to Kildare, including transfers.
Swinford to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Swinford station.
Swinford to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinford to Kildare is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Swinford to Kildare.
There are 135+ hotels available in Kildare.
What companies run services between Swinford, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swinford to Kildare Vllge via Eden Quay and Burgh Quay in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Swinford to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Swinford to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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