There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Kildare Village by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 42m€20–28Bus
- 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 197.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Kildare Villagecar 197.3 km
1h 58m€34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
4h 57m€24–34
Cork to Kildare Village by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kildare Village is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kildare Village is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kildare Village. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Kildare Village. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Kildare via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Cork and Kildare Village is 219 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Kildare Village without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Cork to Kildare Village, including transfers.
Cork to Kildare Village bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Kildare Village train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Kildare Village is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kildare Village, 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 Village via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 to Kildare Village bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork to Kildare Village train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kildare Village is 197 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cork to Kildare Village.
There are 217+ hotels available in Kildare Village.







