There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Midleton 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- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain 208 / ...
4h 4m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
5h 15m€33–50Drive 195 km
- Drive from Kildare to Midletoncar 195 km
2h 5m€33–48Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Kildare to Hanover Bus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
5h 19m€34–56
Kildare to Midleton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Jameson Distillery via Aston Quay and Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Midleton via Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Kildare and Midleton is 237 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Midleton without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Kildare to Midleton, including transfers.
Kildare to Midleton bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Midleton, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Village to Jameson Distillery via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Bus Station in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kildare to Hanover Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Midleton bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kildare to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Midleton is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kildare to Midleton.
There are 262+ hotels available in Midleton.












