What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney is to fly and train which costs £50 - £230 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilkenney is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Kilkenney?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilkenney. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Clock House Square via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.

How far is it from Cork to Kilkenney?

The distance between Cork and Kilkenney is 318 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Kilkenney without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Kilkenney without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Kilkenney?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cork to Kilkenney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Kilkenney bus from?

Cork to Kilkenney bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Kilkenney bus arrive?

Cork to Kilkenney bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Kilkenney?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Kilkenney.

Cork to Kilkenney - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 801 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Kilkenney by plane, train, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 801 bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Clock House Squarebus
6h 43m
£73–185
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 41m
£54–224
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 100
25h 8m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 801 bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus
8h 1m
£109–299
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
8h 29m
£80–264
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 801 bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mars-denbus
9h 2m
£87–275
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
8h 34m
£92–300
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
8h 44m
£87–274
Bus, bus and ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Dowdeswell Turnbus X52
28h 20m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Kilkenney.

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilkenney, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Kilkenney. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cheltenham Spa, walk to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, take the bus to Clarence Parade arrival, walk to Royal Well Bus Station, then take the line 801 bus to Clock House Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Clock House Square via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 25h 8m.

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