There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to South-West Region by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€24–34Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus 40
5h 52m€42–61Drive 272 km
- Drive from Dublin to South-West Regioncar 272 km
2h 56m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 10m€40–56
Dublin to South-West Region by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to South-West Region is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to South-West Region is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to South-West Region. However, there are services departing from Aston Quay and arriving at Millstreet via Cork Bus Stn and Macroom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to South-West Region. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Millstreet via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Dublin and South-West Region is 266 km. The road distance is 272 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to South-West Region without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Dublin to South-West Region, including transfers.
Dublin to South-West Region bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
Dublin to South-West Region train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to South-West Region is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Cork, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and South-West Region, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aston Quay to South-West Region via Cork Alfred St, Cork Bus Stn, Macroom, and Millstreet in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroom
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to South-West Region bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin to South-West Region train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to South-West Region is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dublin to South-West Region.
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