How to get from Kilkenny to Cork by bus?

From Kilkenny to Cork by bus

Take one direct bus from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland: take the 600 bus from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station to Cork Anderson's Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 600600
Walk to Cork
Leaves from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Cork Anderson's Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Anderson's Quay
    ID 11052
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cork
    Walk to
    Cork
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kilkenny to Cork by train

To get from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RAIL train from Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the INTERCITY train from Portlaoise station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kilkenny
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    107 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kilkenny to Cork

The distance between Kilkenny, Ireland and Cork, Ireland is approximately 171.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilkenny to Cork by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Kilkenny to Cork by train

To get from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RAIL train from Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the INTERCITY train from Portlaoise station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kilkenny
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    107 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Cork?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 600.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kilkenny to Cork?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Train line COMMUTER, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Cork in Ireland?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland in 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland?

    The 600 bus line goes from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station near Kilkenny to Cork Anderson's Quay station near Cork in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Kilkenny and Cork in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kilkenny to get to Cork in Ireland?

    Get on the 600 bus from the Kilkenny Macdonagh Station stop near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kilkenny and Cork in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Cork Anderson's Quay stop, which is closest to Cork in Ireland.

  • When is the last bus from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland?

    The last bus from Kilkenny to Cork in Ireland is the Burgh Quay - Cork Anderson's Quay line. It leaves the Kilkenny Macdonagh Station stop at 9:40 PM.

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