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How to get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train?

From Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train

To get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Kildare station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 207 bus from Summerhill North station to Princes Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 207207
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summerhill North
    ID 240471
    370 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Donnybrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street
    ID 240501
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train via COMMUTER, INTERCITY and 205

To get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Kildare station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 205 bus from Kent Station station to Princes Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 205205
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Mtu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street
    ID 240501
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh

The distance between Kildare, Ireland and Cork / Corcaigh, Ireland is approximately 219.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kildare

Kildare is located at Kildare, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Kildare Station.

Bus stations close to Kildare:

  • Kildare Station
  • Station Road
  • Kildare Square

Public transit stations close to Cork / Corcaigh, Ireland

Cork / Corcaigh is located at Co Cork, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Princes Street.

Train stations close to Cork / Corcaigh:

  • Cork (Kent)

Bus stations close to Cork / Corcaigh:

  • Princes Street
  • St. Patrick's Street
  • Patrick Street

Alternative route from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train via COMMUTER, INTERCITY and 205

To get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Kildare station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 205 bus from Kent Station station to Princes Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 205205
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Mtu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street
    ID 240501
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line COMMUTER, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 207.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line COMMUTER, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct train between Kildare and Cork / Corcaigh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The COMMUTER train line goes from Portlaoise station near Kildare in Kildare to Portlaoise station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Portlaoise station near Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kildare to Cork / Corcaigh by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kildare in Kildare and Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kildare to get to Cork / Corcaigh?

    Get on the COMMUTER train from the Portlaoise station near Kildare in Kildare.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kildare and Cork / Corcaigh?

    Get off the train at the Portlaoise stop, which is closest to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland.