There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Blessington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€28–37Train via Portlaoise
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
4h 30m€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 18m€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 26m€30–40
Cork to Blessington by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Blessington is to train via Portlaoise which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.
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 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Tallaght via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Cork and Blessington is 294 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 19m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 19m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 65 bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Blessington, 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 Blessington via Parkgate St and Camden Street Lwr in around 5h 18m.
- 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 Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Camden Street Lwr to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
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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 Dublin Heuston 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 219+ hotels available in Blessington.