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How to get fromCork to Malin Headby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Malin Head by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re
    4. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    9h
    €74–107

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933 / ...
    11h 8m
    €50–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933 / ...
    11h 5m
    €51–83

  4. Drive 463.6 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Malin Headcar car 463.6 km
    6h 2m
    €79–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    14h 23m
    €59–90

Cork to Malin Head by train, bus, and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.6 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Malin Head via Airport Zone 10, Airport Zone 16, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 11h 8m.

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