🚌 Bus from Dublin to Kildare
5 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Dublin Coach | ~55 min | 35 | 06:15 | 23:45 | Burgh Quay |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~70 min | 8 | 07:00 | 00:00 | N Wall Quay |
| 126A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~114 min | 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | Connolly Station |
| 126D | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~136 min | 1 | 11:05 | 11:05 | Connolly Station |
| 126T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~179 min | 1 | 14:05 | 14:05 | Connolly Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Kildare?
5 routes run directly from Dublin to Kildare: the 300 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh), the 126A (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126D (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 126T (Go-Ahead Ireland).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Kildare?
Around 55 minutes on the 300, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Kildare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 300) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Kildare?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.