There are 4 ways to get from Kilcolgan to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ardrahan to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€36–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilcolgan to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
4h€24–35Drive 173.3 km
- Drive from Kilcolgan to Corkcar 173.3 km
2h 2m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilcolgan to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 13m€30–42
Kilcolgan to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilcolgan to Cork is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kilcolgan to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilcolgan and arriving at Cork Bus Stn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kilcolgan to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ardrahan and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Kilcolgan and Cork is 215 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilcolgan to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kilcolgan to Cork, including transfers.
Kilcolgan to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Kilcolgan station.
Kilcolgan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ardrahan station.
The best way to get from Kilcolgan to Cork is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kilcolgan, IE-G, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilcolgan to Cork via Ardrahan, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Kilcolgan to Cork Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ardrahan to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Kilcolgan to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Kilcolgan to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilcolgan to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Kilcolgan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilcolgan to Cork is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kilcolgan to Cork.
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