There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Kilcullen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Newbridgetrain Ic / ...
3h 55m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Kilcullenbus Gd02
5h€21–38Drive 210.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Kilcullencar 210.5 km
2h 8m€37–53
Cork to Kilcullen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilcullen is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilcullen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Kilcullen via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Newbridge via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Cork and Kilcullen is 236 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Kilcullen without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cork to Kilcullen, including transfers.
Cork to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Kilcullen is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilcullen, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Leinster Marts Kilcullen via Portlaoise, Newbridge, and Newbridge Stn in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kilcullen via Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Kilcullen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cork to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kilcullen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cork to Kilcullen.
There are 145+ hotels available in Kilcullen.