What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Clonakilty?

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Clonakilty is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Clonakilty?

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Clonakilty is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Clonakilty?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Clonakilty. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Clonakilty N71 via UL Student Ctr, Limerick Colbert and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Kildare to Clonakilty?

The distance between Kildare and Clonakilty is 269 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Kildare to Clonakilty without a car?

The best way to get from Kildare to Clonakilty without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Kildare to Clonakilty?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Kildare to Clonakilty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Clonakilty bus from?

Kildare to Clonakilty bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.

Where does the Kildare to Clonakilty bus arrive?

Kildare to Clonakilty bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.

Can I drive from Kildare to Clonakilty?

Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Clonakilty is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kildare to Clonakilty.

Where can I stay near Clonakilty?

There are 132+ hotels available in Clonakilty.

Kildare to Clonakilty - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kildare to Clonakilty 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71bus 230
4h 24m
€30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to UL Student Ctrbus 300
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71bus 230
7h 20m
€40–61
Drive 251.1 km
1. Drive from Kildare to Clonakiltycar 251.1 km
2h 36m
€43–61

Kildare to Clonakilty by train and bus

2Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kildare to Clonakilty.

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Distance: 269.4 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Clonakilty N71 via UL Student Ctr, Up G Griffin St, Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 20m.

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