The average train between Cork and Kildare takes 2h 34m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kildare at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Kildare station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Cork to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Cork and Kildare is 175.3 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.