There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 20m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kildare Vllgebus 300
4h 18m€24–37Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Kildare (Station)car 198.8 km
2h€35–50Bus, 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 to Kildare (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kildare (Station). However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Kildare Vllge via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Kildare (Station). However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Kildare via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Cork and Kildare (Station) is 217 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cork to Kildare (Station), including transfers.
Cork to Kildare (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Kildare (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kildare (Station), 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 (Station) via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Kildare Vllge in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Kildare (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork to Kildare (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kildare (Station) is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cork to Kildare (Station).
There are 217+ hotels available in Kildare (Station).



