There are 4 ways to get from Kilkea to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€39–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stnbus Gd02
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 48m€19–35Drive 183.5 km
- Drive from Kilkea to Corkcar 183.5 km
2h 16m€32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkea to Leinster Streetbus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea to Cork is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Castledermot and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kilkea and Cork is 250 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kilkea to Cork, including transfers.
Kilkea to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Castledermot station.
Kilkea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kilkea to Cork is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Kilkea, 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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkea to Cork Andersn's Quay via Castledermot, Castledermot Rs, Castledermot, and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kilkea to Leinster Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkea to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Kilkea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea to Cork is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kilkea to Cork.
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