There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Killarney National Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
2h 55m€15–22Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 24m€10–16Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Muckross Abbeybus Ky01
3h 6mDrive 86.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Muckross Housecar 86.3 km
1h 8m€15–22
Cork to Killarney National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Killarney National Park is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Killarney via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Cork and Killarney National Park is 91 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Killarney National Park without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cork to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Cork to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Killarney National Park is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ross Castle via Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 64 6631095
- [email protected]
- Website
- ocallaghancoaches.com
Bus from Killarney Mission Road to Muckross Abbey
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://ocallaghancoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Cork to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Killarney National Park is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Cork to Killarney National Park.
There are 511+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.