What is the cheapest way to get from County Kildare to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Kildare to Cork?

The fastest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between County Kildare and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from County Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Lidl RDC and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between County Kildare and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from County Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from County Kildare to Cork?

The distance between County Kildare and Cork is 225 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.

How do I travel from County Kildare to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €20 - €30.

How long does it take to get from County Kildare to Cork?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from County Kildare to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Kildare to Cork bus from?

County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Lidl RDC station.

Where do I catch the County Kildare to Cork train from?

County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.

Train or bus from County Kildare to Cork?

The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the County Kildare to Cork bus arrive?

County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Where does the County Kildare to Cork train arrive?

County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from County Kildare to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between County Kildare to Cork is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from County Kildare to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 286+ hotels available in Cork.

County Kildare to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from County Kildare to Cork by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newbridge to Portlaoisetrain 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain 208 / ...
3h 18m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl RDC to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
4h 40m
€21–32
Drive 211.2 km
1. Drive from County Kildare to Corkcar 211.2 km
2h 10m
€36–51
Bus via Waterford
1. Take the bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stationbus 880
2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h
€29–57

County Kildare to Cork by train

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Distance: 224.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Newbridge to Cork via Portlaoise in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl RDC to Cork Alfred Street via Bachelors Walk and Aston Quay in around 4h 40m.

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