There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Avoca 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, bus
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Wbus 2
6h 16m€40–57Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
6h 44m€34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow Wbus 2
6h 23m€41–59Drive 227.4 km
- Drive from Cork to Avocacar 227.4 km
2h 45m€41–59Train, bus via Rathnew
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnewbus 133
6h 31m€41–58Bus via Rathnew
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
7h 36m€38–53
Cork to Avoca by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Avoca is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Avoca is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Avoca via Heuston Station, Merrion Sq North and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Cork and Avoca is 350 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Avoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cork to Avoca, including transfers.
Cork to Avoca bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Avoca train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Avoca is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Avoca, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Avoca via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Merrion Sq North, and Arklow W in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Avoca via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Arklow, and Arklow W in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Avoca bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Avoca train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Avoca is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cork to Avoca.
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