There are 4 ways to get from Blessington to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sallins to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h€24–35Line 65 bus, bus via Aston Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Stbus 65
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
5h 16m€22–29Line 65 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Stbus 65
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 15m€24–33Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Blessington to Corkcar 230.9 km
2h 25m€41–59
Blessington to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blessington to Cork is to line 65 bus and bus via Aston Quay which costs €21 - €29 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Blessington to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blessington to Cork. However, there are services departing from Blessington and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Blessington to Cork. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Blessington and Cork is 254 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Blessington to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Blessington to Cork, including transfers.
Blessington to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Blessington station.
Blessington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sallins station.
The best way to get from Blessington to Cork is to train which takes 4h and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Blessington, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Blessington Business Park to Cork via Sallins Station, Sallins, and Portlaoise in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blessington to Cork Alfred St via Poolbeg St and Crampton Quay in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Blessington to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Blessington to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Blessington to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Poolbeg St station.
Blessington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blessington to Cork is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Blessington to Cork.
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