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How to get fromCork to Great Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Great Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Carrigaloetrain train Re / ...
    18 min
    €2–4

  2. Line 200 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Carrigaloe Ferrybus bus 200
    24 min

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cork to Cobhtaxi taxi 22.1 km
    21 min
    €35–45

  4. Drive  22.1 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Cobhcar car 22.1 km
    21 min
    €4–6

  5. Line 261 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to IDA Carrigtwohillbus bus 240 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from IDA Carrigtwohill to Great Islandtaxi taxi
    26 min
    €27–35

Cork to Great Island by train

Calendar414Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket€2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.4 km
  • Duration: 18 min

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Carrigaloe every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Barrys Coaches operates a bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Carrigaloe Ferry hourly, and the journey takes 24 min.

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