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Cork City to Kildare trains

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The average train between Cork City and Kildare takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork City to Kildare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 37m
Duration
217 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 20m
€20–28

Cork City to Kildare train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork City and Kildare. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork City is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kildare at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Cork City, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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