There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Lucan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€26–34Bus via Parkgate St
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
3h 27m€25–33Drive 242.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Lucancar 242.5 km
2h 32m€41–59Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Adamstowntrain Re / ...
3h 23m€26–35Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
4h 55m€29–38
Cork to Lucan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Lucan is to bus via Parkgate St which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Lucan is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Lucan Village via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Cork and Lucan is 277 km. The road distance is 242.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Lucan without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cork to Lucan, including transfers.
Cork to Lucan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Lucan is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Parkgate St, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lucan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Adamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Lucan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Lucan is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cork to Lucan.
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