There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Lifford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Dublin
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Liffordbus 932 / ...
7h 12m€47–62Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Liffordbus 32
7h 40m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
9h 36m€62–88Drive 390.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Liffordcar 390.3 km
4h 53m€67–96Fly
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ORK - LDY
9h 1m€60–344Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Liffordbus 32
7h 40m€46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Liffordbus 32
7h 44m€49–68
Cork to Lifford by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Lifford is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Lifford is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Lifford via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Cork and Lifford is 479 km. The road distance is 390.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Lifford without a car is to train and bus via Dublin which takes 7h 12m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cork to Lifford, including transfers.
Cork to Lifford bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Lifford is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €350 and takes 9h 1m, you could also bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lifford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Strabane Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cork Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Lifford bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Cork to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Lifford is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cork to Lifford.
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