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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 Kildaretrain train Ic
    3h 31m
    €21–31

  2. 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 18m
    €25–39

  3. Drive  204.6 km

    1. Drive from Cobh to Kildarecar car 204.6 km
    2h 12m
    €36–52

  4. Bus via Limerick

    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 34m
    €24–37

Cobh to Kildare by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Cobh, 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 Spy Hill to Kildare Vllge via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 5h 18m.

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