The average train between County Kildare and Cork takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between County Kildare and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Kildare is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from County Kildare station and arriving at Cork station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between County Kildare and Cork is 182.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Newbridge to Cork via Portlaoise in around 3h 18m.