There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
3h 57m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 43m€26–39Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Leighlinbridgecar 162.5 km
2h 4m€28–40Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Leighlinbridgebus 365
5h 32m€44–61Bus, line 482 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus 500
- Take the bus from Paulstown to Leighlinbridgebus 482 / ...
5h 35m€22–33
Cork to Leighlinbridge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leighlinbridge. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Leighlinbridge via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Leighlinbridge. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Cork and Leighlinbridge is 196 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge, including transfers.
Cork to Leighlinbridge bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Leighlinbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Leighlinbridge is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Leighlinbridge, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Leighlinbridge via Portlaoise, Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 4h 43m.
- 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 Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
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
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Leighlinbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Paulstown to Leighlinbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Leighlinbridge bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Cork to Leighlinbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Leighlinbridge is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cork to Leighlinbridge.
There are 198+ hotels available in Leighlinbridge.







