There are 4 ways to get from Ballincollig to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 42m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
5h 19m€35–53Drive 206.5 km
- Drive from Ballincollig to Kildarecar 206.5 km
2h 9m€36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
6h 11m€34–49
Ballincollig to Kildare by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballincollig to Kildare is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ballincollig to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballincollig to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Father Sexton Pk and arriving at Kildare Village via Cork Alfred St and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballincollig to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Kildare via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Ballincollig and Kildare is 227 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ballincollig to Kildare, including transfers.
Ballincollig to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Ballincollig to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Kildare is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Ballincollig, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Father Sexton Pk to Kildare Village via South Mall, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
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More Questions & Answers
Ballincollig to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Ballincollig to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballincollig to Kildare is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ballincollig to Kildare.
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