The average train between Kildare and Cork City takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare to Cork City. 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 Cork City. 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 Cork City at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Cork City. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Cork City station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Kildare to Cork City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Kildare to Cork City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Kildare and Cork City is 175.2 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m.