There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Blessington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Re / ...
4h 6m€23–34Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Camden Street Lwr to Blessingtonbus 65
5h 29m€28–36Drive 230.2 km
- Drive from Cork to Blessingtoncar 230.2 km
2h 24m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
5h 34m€30–40
Cork to Blessington by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Blessington is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Blessington is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Blessington via Parkgate St and Camden Street Lwr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sallins via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Cork and Blessington is 254 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cork to Blessington, including transfers.
Cork to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Blessington is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 65 bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Blessington Bsn Pk via Portlaoise, Sallins, and Sallins Station in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Blessington via Parkgate St and Camden Street Lwr in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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 Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Blessington is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cork to Blessington.
There are 220+ hotels available in Blessington.