There are 8 ways to get from Letterkenny to Cork by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 7m€48–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 46m€44–65Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
9h€58–88Drive 411.8 km
- Drive from Letterkenny to Corkcar 411.8 km
5h 17m€72–104Fly City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport
- Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 46m€106–425Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 32m€47–65Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 38m€50–74Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Croithlíbus
- Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CFN - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 56m€63–431
Letterkenny to Cork by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Cork is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Cork is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny to Cork. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Letterkenny and Cork is 510 km. The road distance is 411.8 km.
The best way to get from Letterkenny to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 7m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Letterkenny to Cork, including transfers.
Letterkenny to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Letterkenny Bus station.
The best way to get from Letterkenny to Cork is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 32m.
Letterkenny to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Letterkenny to Cork is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Letterkenny to Cork.
What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Croithlí
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–22
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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