What is the cheapest way to get from County Kildare to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Kildare to Cork?

The fastest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between County Kildare and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from County Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilcullen and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between County Kildare and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from County Kildare to Cork. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from County Kildare to Cork?

The distance between County Kildare and Cork is 225 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.

How do I travel from County Kildare to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €20 - €30.

How long does it take to get from County Kildare to Cork?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from County Kildare to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Kildare to Cork bus from?

County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Kilcullen station.

Where do I catch the County Kildare to Cork train from?

County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.

Train or bus from County Kildare to Cork?

The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the County Kildare to Cork bus arrive?

County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where does the County Kildare to Cork train arrive?

County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from County Kildare to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between County Kildare to Cork is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from County Kildare to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

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County Kildare to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Kildare to Cork by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Newbridge to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 5m
€21–30
Bus via Waterford
1. Take the bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stnbus 880
2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 55m
€22–55
Drive 211.2 km
1. Drive from County Kildare to Corkcar 211.2 km
2h 10m
€36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl RDC to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 58m
€23–32

County Kildare to Cork by train

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Distance: 224.6 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Newbridge to Cork via Portlaoise in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilcullen to Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 55m.

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