There are 4 ways to get from Kilbeggan to Cork by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 58m€24–39Bus
- Take the bus from Kilbeggan to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 10m€34–47Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Kilbeggan to Corkcar 210.3 km
2h 16m€37–54Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Kilbeggan East to Birrbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 30m€40–56
Kilbeggan to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilbeggan to Cork is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kilbeggan to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilbeggan to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilbeggan and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilbeggan to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kilbeggan and Cork is 237 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilbeggan to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kilbeggan to Cork, including transfers.
Kilbeggan to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Kilbeggan station.
Kilbeggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kilbeggan to Cork is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Kilbeggan, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilbeggan to Cork Alfred St via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Kilbeggan to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Kilbeggan East to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Kilbeggan to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilbeggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilbeggan to Cork is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kilbeggan to Cork.
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