There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Knock Shrine by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
5h 31m€33–53Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
6h 17m€40–63Drive 246 km
- Drive from Cork to Knock Shrinecar 246 km
2h 50m€43–61
Cork to Knock Shrine by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Knock Shrine is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Knock via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Cork and Knock Shrine is 272 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Knock Shrine without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cork to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Cork to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Knock Shrine is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Knock Shrine via Galway Ceannt and Knock in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Knock Shrine via Portarlington, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Knock Shrine is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cork to Knock Shrine.
There are 82+ hotels available in Knock Shrine.



