There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Donard by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Newbridgetrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Newbridge to Donardtaxi
3h 24m€60–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Newbridgebus 126 / ...
6h 18m€28–38Drive 210.7 km
- Drive from Cork to Donardcar 210.7 km
2h 40m€37–54
Cork to Donard by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Donard is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Donard is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Donard. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Donard via Heuston Station and Newbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Cork and Donard is 252 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Donard without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cork to Donard, including transfers.
Cork to Donard bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Donard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Donard is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cork to Donard.
There are 210+ hotels available in Donard.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Donard, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Donard via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Newbridge in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Heuston Station to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
Campbell Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 432 887
Marty's Cabs Newbridge
Newbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 431 351
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