There are 3 ways to get from Dromoland to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Dromoland to Cork by bus, foot, and train
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The cheapest way to get from Dromoland to Cork is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dromoland to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dromoland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dromoland and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Shannon Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dromoland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Dromoland and Cork is 178 km. The road distance is 122 km.
The best way to get from Dromoland to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dromoland to Cork, including transfers.
Dromoland to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Dromoland to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Dromoland to Cork is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Dromoland, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dromoland to Cork via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dromoland to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Dromoland to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dromoland to Cork is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dromoland to Cork.
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