There are 8 ways to get from Lifford to Cork by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 49m€47–77Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lifford to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 50m€44–61Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
8h 18m€65–98Drive 391.1 km
- Drive from Lifford to Corkcar 391.1 km
4h 54m€67–97Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
9h 21mBus
- Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 12m€46–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lifford to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 15m€49–72Fly from City Of Derry Airport
- Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 46m€85–390
Lifford to Cork by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lifford to Cork is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lifford to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lifford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Lifford and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Lifford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Cork via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Lifford and Cork is 486 km. The road distance is 391.1 km.
The best way to get from Lifford to Cork without a car is to bus and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 49m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lifford to Cork, including transfers.
Lifford to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Lifford station.
Lifford to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Lifford to Cork is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €390 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Lifford, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Lifford to Cork via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lifford to Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–320
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–420
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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 Lifford to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Lifford to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Lifford to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lifford to Cork is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Lifford to Cork.
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