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How to get fromCork to Bear Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Bear Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from University Hospl to Castletownberebus bus 231
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    3h 5m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Castletownberecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    1h 59m

  3. Line 236 bus, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bandonbus bus 236 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bandon to Castletownberebus bus 236
    3. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 10m

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  • Distance: 120.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Bear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Bear Island. However, you can take the bus to Castletownbere, walk to Castletownbere, then take the car ferry to Bere Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Bere Island via Castletownbere in around 1h 59m.

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