There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Blackrock 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
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 12m€26–36Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Frascati SCbus 4
3h 45m€25–33Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Cork to Blackrockcar 256.2 km
2h 44m€45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
4h 57m€28–39
Cork to Blackrock by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Blackrock is to bus and line 4 bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Blackrock is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Blackrock. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Frascati SC via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Blackrock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Blackrock via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Cork and Blackrock is 275 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Blackrock without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cork to Blackrock, including transfers.
Cork to Blackrock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Blackrock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Blackrock is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Blackrock, IE-D, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Frascati SC via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 3h 45m.
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Blackrock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Blackrock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Blackrock is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cork to Blackrock.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Blackrock.