County Kildare to Cork Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between County Kildare and Cork takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from County Kildare to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration: 245 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Waterford

best

Take the bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stnbus 880
Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600

4h 55m

€22–55

County Kildare to Cork bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between County Kildare and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Kildare is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlow Bus Stn and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:53 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 8:15 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from County Kildare to Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

County Kildare to Cork buses

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Bus via Waterford

County Kildare to Cork bus times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM

11:38 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:15 PM

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM

11:38 AM → 5:15 PM

1:38 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:53 AM → 2:15 PM

10:53 AM → 5:15 PM

12:53 PM → 6:15 PM

3:23 PM → 8:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

10:53 AM → 5:15 PM

12:53 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM

11:38 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM

11:38 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:15 PM

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM

11:38 AM → 5:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between County Kildare, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stn

Bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stn

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Littleconnell to Bachelors Walk

Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St

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Bus trips from County Kildare

Bus trips to Cork

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