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How to get fromKildare to Cobhby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3h 33m
    €23–34

  2. 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 34m
    €27–39

  3. Drive  204.2 km

    1. Drive from Kildare to Cobhcar car 204.2 km
    2h 12m
    €36–52

  4. Train, bus

    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 51m
    €24–34

Kildare to Cobh by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Cobh, 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 Spy Hill via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 5h 34m.

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