There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
2h 40m€9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
2h 55m€15–22Drive 89.7 km
- Drive from Cork to Lakes of Killarneycar 89.7 km
1h 12m€16–22Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 24m€10–16
Cork to Lakes of Killarney by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Lakes of Killarney. 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 Lakes of Killarney. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Cork and Lakes of Killarney is 102 km. The road distance is 89.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €9 - €13.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney, including transfers.
Cork to Lakes of Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Lakes of Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Lakes of Killarney is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lakes of Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Killarney every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Lakes of Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Cork to Lakes of Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Lakes of Killarney is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cork to Lakes of Killarney.
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