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How to get fromCork to Kildareby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain train Ic
    2h 6m
    €18–27

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Vllgebus bus 300
    4h
    €24–37

  3. Drive  198.2 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Kildarecar car 198.2 km
    1h 59m
    €35–50

  4. Train via Portlaoise

    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 21m
    €20–28

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    4h 35m
    €24–34

Cork to Kildare by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kildare Vllge via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h.

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