There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Ross Castle by bus, train, or car
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Cork to Ross Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ross Castle is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ross Castle is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ross Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ross Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Killarney via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Cork and Ross Castle is 91 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ross Castle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cork to Ross Castle, including transfers.
Cork to Ross Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Ross Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ross Castle is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ross Castle, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ross Castle via Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Ross Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Cork to Ross Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ross Castle is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Cork to Ross Castle.
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