There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
3h 9m€58–75Drive 97.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Knocknagoshelcar 97.7 km
1h 33m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Castleisland to Knocknagoshelbus R6a
4h 40m€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Castleislandbus 14
- Take the bus from Castleisland to Knocknagoshelbus R6a
4h 26m€22–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Knocknagoshel. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Knocknagoshel via Killarney Bus Stn and Castleisland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Knocknagoshel. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cork and Knocknagoshel is 164 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel, including transfers.
Cork to Knocknagoshel bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Knocknagoshel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Cork to Knocknagoshel is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Knocknagoshel, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Mallow to Tralee hourly. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Knocknagoshel via Killarney Bus Stn and Castleisland in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- 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/
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Castleisland
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Castleisland to Knocknagoshel
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €2–3
Bus from Castleisland to Knocknagoshel
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €2–3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Castleisland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Knocknagoshel bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Cork to Knocknagoshel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Knocknagoshel is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Cork to Knocknagoshel.
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