There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ross Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
2h 44m€9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
2h 58m€15–22Drive 88.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Ross Castlecar 88.8 km
1h 7m€16–22Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
3h 27m€10–16
Cork to Ross Castle by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ross Castle is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ross Castle is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €22.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Cork and Ross Castle is 102 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ross Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €9 - €13.
It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 train which takes 2h 44m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ross Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Killarney every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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 Killarney 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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