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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to County 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 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Newbridgetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 50m
    €20–29

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Littleconnellbus bus 126 / ...
    4h 13m
    €25–33

  3. Drive  210.5 km

    1. Drive from Cork to County Kildarecar car 210.5 km
    2h 9m
    €37–54

  4. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kilcullenbus bus 880
    5h 41m
    €22–55

Cork to County Kildare by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and County Kildare, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Newbridge via Portlaoise in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Littleconnell via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 13m.

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