There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Coolock by train, bus, or car
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Cork to Coolock by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Coolock is to bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Coolock is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at St Brendan's Church via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Abbey St. via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Cork and Coolock is 274 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Coolock without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cork to Coolock, including transfers.
Cork to Coolock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Coolock is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Coolock, 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, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Coolock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Coolock is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cork to Coolock.
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