There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 44m€30–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus 251
4h 47m€24–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kildare to Cork-ORK207.5 km
2h 1mDrive 207.5 km
- Drive from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK)car 207.5 km
2h 1m€36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 34m€34–48
Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Cork Airport via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kildare and Cork Airport (ORK) is 227 km. The road distance is 207.5 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK), including transfers.
Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Village to Cork Airport via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Henry Street in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €14–19
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK) is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kildare to Cork Airport (ORK).
There are 352+ hotels available in Cork Airport (ORK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kildare and Cork Airport (ORK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







