There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Midleton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 32m€23–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
4h 52m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 32m€38–55Drive 195 km
- Drive from Kildare to Midletoncar 195 km
2h 5m€35–50
Kildare to Midleton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Jameson Distillery via Crampton Quay and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Midleton via Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Kildare and Midleton is 237 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Midleton without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kildare to Midleton, including transfers.
Kildare to Midleton bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Midleton is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Midleton, 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 Jameson Distillery via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Kildare to Midleton bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kildare to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Midleton is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kildare to Midleton.
There are 299+ hotels available in Midleton.