There are 4 ways to get from County Kildare to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newbridge to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€21–30Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stnbus 880
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 55m€22–55Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from County Kildare to Corkcar 211.2 km
2h 10m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Littleconnell to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 58m€23–32
County Kildare to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
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.
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 4m.
The distance between County Kildare and Cork is 225 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from County Kildare to Cork, including transfers.
County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Kilcullen station.
County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
The best way to get from County Kildare to Cork is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 55m.
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 4m. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Newbridge to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Kilcullen to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
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More Questions & Answers
County Kildare to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
County Kildare to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Kildare to Cork is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from County Kildare to Cork.
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