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Cork to Kildare trains

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The average train between Cork and Kildare takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

2h 37m
Duration
217 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
2h 20m
€20–28

Cork to Kildare train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kildare at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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