There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Rathfarnham by train, bus, or car
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Cork to Rathfarnham by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Rathfarnham is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Rathfarnham is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Crannagh Road via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Harcourt via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cork and Rathfarnham is 273 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathfarnham without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cork to Rathfarnham, including transfers.
Cork to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathfarnham is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathfarnham, 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 Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h. Aircoach also services this route hourly.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Rathfarnham is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cork to Rathfarnham.
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