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 Kildaretrain Ic
3h 47m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
5h 22m€35–53Drive 206.5 km
- Drive from Ballincollig to Kildarecar 206.5 km
2h 9m€36–52Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Vllgebus 300
5h 36m€34–51
Ballincollig to Kildare by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballincollig to Kildare is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h 47m.
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 Vllge via Cork Alfred St and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballincollig to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Kildare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
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 47m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 47m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 22m.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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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 Kildare 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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