There are 5 ways to get from Cork City to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain Ic
2h 6m€18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Villagebus 300
4h€24–37Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Cork City to Kildarecar 197.8 km
1h 58m€34–49Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
4h 35m€24–34
Cork City to Kildare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork City to Kildare is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cork City to Kildare is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork City to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Kildare Village via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Kildare. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Cork City and Kildare is 217 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork City to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €18 - €27.
The train from Cork to Kildare takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Cork City to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork City to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork City to Kildare is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cork City, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kildare Village via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
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 Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €14–19
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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork City to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork City to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork City to Kildare is 198 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cork City to Kildare.
There are 138+ hotels available in Kildare.