There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Cobh by bus, train, or car
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Kilkenny to Cobh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Cobh is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Cobh via Kildare and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Cobh is 193 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Cobh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kilkenny to Cobh, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Cobh is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Cobh via Kildare and Cork in around 4h 58m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Anderson's Quay station.
Kilkenny to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Cobh is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kilkenny to Cobh.
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