There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol by train, bus, or car
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Train via South Circular Road
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 45m€26–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 52m€22–35Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
3h 6m€25–33Drive 246.7 km
- Drive from Cork to Kilmainham Gaolcar 246.7 km
2h 32m€42–61Bus via Mount Talbot
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
4h 44m€29–38
Cork to Kilmainham Gaol by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at South Circular Road via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Cork and Kilmainham Gaol is 267 km. The road distance is 246.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to train via South Circular Road which takes 2h 45m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
Cork to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol is to train via South Circular Road which takes 2h 45m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kilmainham Gaol is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cork to Kilmainham Gaol.
There are 1242+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.