There are 2 ways to get from Cork to Clear Island by bus or ferry
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The distance between Cork and Clear Island is 104 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Clear Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cork to Clear Island, including transfers.
There are 108+ hotels available in Clear Island.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Clear Island, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Cork to Clear Island. However, you can take the bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the ferry to Clear Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Clear Island via Skibbereen, Baltimore, and Baltimore in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- +353 2839158
- [email protected]
- Website
- capeclearferries.com
Ferry from Baltimore to Clear Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- capeclearferries.com
Ferry from Baltimore to Clear Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- capeclearferries.com
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