There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Lough Derg by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Nenaghbus 735
4h 54m€19–42Train
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Nenaghtrain Ic
4h 59m€21–30Drive 167.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Portumnacar 167.9 km
2h 1m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Nenaghbus 323 / ...
5h 32m€35–48
Cork to Lough Derg by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Lough Derg is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Lough Derg is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Dromineer via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Nenagh via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cork and Lough Derg is 149 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Lough Derg without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 4h 54m and costs €19 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cork to Lough Derg, including transfers.
Cork to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Lough Derg is to bus via Limerick which takes 4h 54m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Dromineer via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Nenagh in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Dromineer via Limerick Junction, Limerick, Nenagh, and Nenagh Station in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Lough Derg is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cork to Lough Derg.
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