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Trip Overview

The average bus between County Kildare and Cork takes 5h 44m 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 44m
Duration
245 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach5h 22m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 22m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 22m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin Coach4h 37m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Kildare South DublinJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)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.

Map of how to get from County Kildare to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Kilcullen to Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 55m.

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