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How to get fromKildare to Blarney Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Blarney Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3h 57m
    €39–57

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5h 54m
    €34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    5h 39m
    €37–54

  4. Drive  208.3 km

    1. Drive from Kildare to Blarney Castlecar car 208.3 km
    2h 14m
    €37–53

Kildare to Blarney Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Blarney Castle via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 5h 39m.

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