There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain Ic
2h 6m€18–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
4h 35m€24–34Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Kildare (Station)car 198.8 km
2h€35–51Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€20–28
Cork to Kildare (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kildare (Station) is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €55.
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 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 6m and costs €18 - €27.
The train from Cork to Kildare takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Cork to Kildare (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Kildare (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare 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 209+ hotels available in Kildare (Station).
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kildare (Station), 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
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