There are 5 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
4h 28m€41–57Bus via Waterford
cheapest- Take the bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stnbus Gd02
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 55m€19–35Drive 188.3 km
- Drive from Kilkea Castle to Cobhcar 188.3 km
2h 29m€34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
7h 38m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Athy Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
8h 31m€22–29
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea Castle to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Spy Hill via Castledermot, Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea Castle to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cobh via Kildare and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kilkea Castle and Cobh is 268 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh, including transfers.
Kilkea Castle to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Castledermot station.
Kilkea Castle to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Cobh is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Kilkea Castle, Ireland and Cobh, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkea Castle to Spy Hill via Kilkea, Castledermot, Castledermot Rs, Castledermot, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 5h 55m.
- 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
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Castledermot to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Athy Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkea Castle to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Kilkea Castle to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Cobh is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kilkea Castle to Cobh.
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