There are 5 ways to get from Baltinglass to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
3h 47m€57–75Line 874 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltinglass to Carlow Instbus 874
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 41m€21–54Drive 195.3 km
- Drive from Baltinglass to Corkcar 195.3 km
2h 32m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baltinglass to Sallins Stationbus 885
- Take the train from Sallins to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 55m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Baltinglass McAllister Monument to Carlow Fairgreenbus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
6h 26m€37–69
Baltinglass to Cork by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltinglass to Cork is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Baltinglass to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltinglass to Cork. However, there are services departing from Baltinglass and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltinglass to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Baltinglass and Cork is 264 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.
The best way to get from Baltinglass to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Baltinglass to Cork, including transfers.
Baltinglass to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Baltinglass station.
Baltinglass to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Baltinglass to Cork is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 874 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Baltinglass, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Cork twice a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltinglass to Cork Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Sallins to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Baltinglass to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Baltinglass to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Baltinglass McAllister Monument to Carlow Fairgreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Baltinglass to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Baltinglass to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltinglass to Cork is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Baltinglass to Cork.
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