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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 24m
    €23–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus bus 300
    5h 15m
    €25–39

  3. Drive 204.6 km

    1. Drive from Cobh to Kildarecar car 204.6 km
    2h 12m
    €35–51

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    6h 9m
    €24–34

Cobh to Kildare by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Cobh, 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 Spy Hill to Kildare Village via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 15m.

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