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How to get fromCork to Liffordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Lifford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Liffordbus bus 932 / ...
    7h 12m
    €47–62

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Liffordbus bus 32
    7h 40m
    €43–62

  3. Drive  390.3 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Liffordcar car 390.3 km
    4h 53m
    €69–99

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ORK - LDY
    9h 1m
    €98–412

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Liffordbus bus 32
    7h 40m
    €46–66

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Liffordbus bus 32
    7h 44m
    €49–68

Cork to Lifford by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lifford, Ireland?

Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Lifford via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Airport Zone 12 in around 7h 40m.

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