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How to get fromCork to Clonegalby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Clonegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train 217 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 2m
    €66–87

  2. Drive 186.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cork to Clonegalcar car 186.9 km
    2h 27m
    €32–46

  3. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus bus 481 / ...
    5h 26m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus bus 500
    5h 34m

  5. Bus via Waterford #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus bus 481 / ...
    5h 45m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cork to Clonegal via Portlaoise, Kildare, and Muine Bheag in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Clonegal via Waterford Bus Station, Carlow Bus Station, Carlow, and Kildavin in around 5h 26m.

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