How to travel from Kilkenny to Cork, Ireland

The distance between Kilkenny and Cork is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kilkenny to Cork by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Cork Kent.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Cork.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance152km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kilkenny and Cork

There are several options for getting from Kilkenny to Cork by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Kilkenny and Cork is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kilkenny and Cork by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kilkenny to Cork is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Kilkenny and Cork, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kilkenny and Cork. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kilkenny to Cork. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kildare and Portlaoise Portlaoise. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Irish Rail run train services between Kilkenny and Cork. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilkenny and Cork. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kilkenny and Cork with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 30m.

Dublin Coach and Eurobus run regular bus services between Kilkenny and Cork. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilkenny to Cork. We recommend that you take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cork is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Cork. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kilkenny and Cork. The distance is around 152km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilkenny to Cork is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Kilkenny to Cork

Compare travel optionsbetween Kilkenny and Cork

Transport options from Kilkenny to Cork
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
€16($16)
hourly169km (105 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€40($40)
every 4 hours299km (186 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€21($21)
on demand152km (95 miles)

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Airports near Cork

The following major airports near Cork offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Cork
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cork
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Cork