There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Hop Island by train, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Cork to Hop Island by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Hop Island is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Hop Island is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs €16 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albert Road and arriving at Estuary Drive. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Fota. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Cork and Hop Island is 11 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Hop Island without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Cork to Fota takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Cork to Hop Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Albert Road station.
Cork to Hop Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Hop Island is to train which takes 15 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 16 min.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Hop Island, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Fota every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Albert Road to Estuary Drive every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Fota
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Albert Road to Estuary Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 21 450 5390
- [email protected]
- Website
- barryscoaches.com
Bus from Albert Road to Estuary Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.barryscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Albert Road to Estuary Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- €16–20
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Cork to Hop Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Estuary Drive station.
Cork to Hop Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Fota station.
There are 355+ hotels available in Hop Island.