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How to get fromCork City to Kildareby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork City 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 / ...
    2h 20m
    €20–28

  2. Bus

    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
    4h
    €24–37

  3. Drive  197.8 km

    1. Drive from Cork City to Kildarecar car 197.8 km
    1h 58m
    €35–50

  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 / ...
    4h 35m
    €24–34

Cork City to Kildare by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Cork City, 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 Cork Andersn's Quay to Kildare Vllge via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h.

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