There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Skerries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 55m€27–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
5h 20m€23–30Drive 281.4 km
- Drive from Cork to Skerriescar 281.4 km
2h 56m€48–69Bus #2
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
5h 20m€26–34
Cork to Skerries by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Skerries is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Skerries is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Skerries via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Skerries via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Cork and Skerries is 297 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cork to Skerries, including transfers.
Cork to Skerries bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Skerries is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Skerries, 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, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Skerries via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Airport Zone 15 in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Skerries bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Cork to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Skerries is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cork to Skerries.
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