There are 2 ways to get from Kildare to Ballincollig by train or car
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Kildare to Ballincollig by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Ballincollig is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kildare and Ballincollig is 227 km. The road distance is 207.4 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Ballincollig without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kildare to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Kildare to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Ballincollig is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Kildare to Ballincollig.
There are 301+ hotels available in Ballincollig.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Cork once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
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