There are 4 ways to get from Cork to East Cork by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Cork to East Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to East Cork is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Cork to East Cork is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €28 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Patrick's Quay and arriving at Elmwood Gr. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Cobh. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Cork and East Cork is 18 km. The road distance is 16 km.
The best way to get from Cork to East Cork without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €3 - €5.
The train from Cork to Cobh takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Cork to East Cork bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Cork to East Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to East Cork is to train which takes 26 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and East Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Cobh every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Barrys Coaches operates a bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Elmwood Gr hourly, and the journey takes 27 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Cobh
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 21 450 5390
- [email protected]
- Website
- barryscoaches.com
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Elmwood Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.barryscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Elmwood Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Elmwood Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- €28–35
ABC Taxis
- Phone
- +353 21 4961961
- Website
- abctaxis.ie
Cork Taxi
- Phone
- +353 21 427 2222
- Website
- corktaxi.ie
Rebel Cork
- Phone
- +353861208707
- Website
- rebelcorktaxitours.ie
Satellite Taxis
- Phone
- +353 21 480 80 80
- Website
- satellitetaxis.ie
Wiltons & Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +353 487 4444
- Website
- yellowcabscork.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to East Cork bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Elmwood Gr station.
Cork to East Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cobh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to East Cork is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Cork to East Cork.
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