What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Cruit Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Cruit Island is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €50 - €70 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Cruit Island?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Cruit Island is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Cruit Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Cruit Island. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Cionn Caslach via Airport Zone 16 and Anagaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Cork to Cruit Island?

The distance between Cork and Cruit Island is 615 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Cruit Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Cruit Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs €50 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Cruit Island?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cork to Cruit Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Cruit Island bus from?

Cork to Cruit Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Bus or fly from Cork to Cruit Island?

The best way to get from Cork to Cruit Island is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 10h 35m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €350 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Cork to Cruit Island bus arrive?

Cork to Cruit Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Cruit Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Cruit Island is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Cork to Cruit Island.

Where can I stay near Cruit Island?

There are 186+ hotels available in Cruit Island.

Cork to Cruit Island - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Cruit Island by train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
3. Drive from Sligo to Cruit Islandcar
8h 48m
€64–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Croithlíbus 964
10h 56m
€50–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Anagairebus 932 / ...
10h 22m
€52–72
Drive 440.5 km
1. Drive from Cork to Cruit Islandcar 440.5 km
5h 30m
€77–111
Train to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane DUB - CFN
5h 30m
€62–399
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Anagairebus 932 / ...
10h 35m
€51–70
Fly from Cork Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane ORK - CFN
7h 24m
€80–344

Cork to Cruit Island by train, tram, foot, and bus

33Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Cruit Island.

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Distance: 615.4 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Cruit Island, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Cionn Caslach via Airport Zone 10, Airport Zone 16, and Anagaire in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Donegal Airport (CFN) once daily.

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