The average train between Kildare and Cobh takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Cobh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kildare and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Cobh at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Cobh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Cobh station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Kildare to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Kildare to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Kildare and Cobh is 172.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m.