The average train between Cobh and Kildare takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Kildare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cobh and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kildare at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Kildare station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cobh to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Cobh and Kildare is 172.8 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 44m.