There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 27m€24–37Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Kildare to Corkcar 199.4 km
2h€35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 53m€24–34
Kildare to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Cork is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Cork is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Kildare and Cork is 217 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Kildare to Cork, including transfers.
Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cork is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Cork Andersn's Quay via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Henry Street in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare Vllge to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €14–19
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Cork is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kildare to Cork.
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