There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Ardfert by bus, train, or car
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Cork to Ardfert by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ardfert is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ardfert is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ardfert. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Ardfert via Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ardfert. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Cork and Ardfert is 130 km. The road distance is 126 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ardfert without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cork to Ardfert, including transfers.
Cork to Ardfert bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Ardfert train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ardfert is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ardfert, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Mallow to Tralee every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Ardfert bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Tralee Bus Station.
Cork to Ardfert train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ardfert is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Cork to Ardfert.
There are 183+ hotels available in Ardfert.