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How to get fromBallincollig to Kildareby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballincollig to Kildare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain train Ic
    3h 42m
    €37–54

  2. Bus via Limerick

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Vllgebus bus 300
    5h 36m
    €34–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus bus 300
    5h 22m
    €35–53

  4. Drive  206.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballincollig to Kildarecar car 206.5 km
    2h 9m
    €37–53

Ballincollig to Kildare by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Ballincollig, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Father Sexton Pk to Kildare Vllge via South Mall, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 22m.

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