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.
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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Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay.
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Kildare and then to Cork Kent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 30m | €16($16) | hourly | 169km (105 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €21($21) | on demand | 152km (95 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cork offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.