What is the cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney?

The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney?

The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Roscrea and Blarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Blarney. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Blarney via Henry Street and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Roscrea and Blarney?

No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Blarney. However, there are services departing from Ballybrophy and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Roscrea to Blarney?

The distance between Roscrea and Blarney is 172 km. The road distance is 150 km.

How do I travel from Roscrea to Blarney without a car?

The best way to get from Roscrea to Blarney without a car is to line 850 bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Roscrea to Blarney?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Roscrea to Blarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roscrea to Blarney bus from?

Roscrea to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.

Where do I catch the Roscrea to Blarney train from?

Roscrea to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.

Train or bus from Roscrea to Blarney?

The best way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Roscrea to Blarney bus arrive?

Roscrea to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.

Where does the Roscrea to Blarney train arrive?

Roscrea to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.

Can I drive from Roscrea to Blarney?

Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Blarney is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Roscrea to Blarney.

Where can I stay near Blarney?

There are 260+ hotels available in Blarney.

Roscrea to Blarney - 4 ways to travel via train, line 850 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roscrea to Blarney by bus, train, or car

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Line 850 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Stationbus 850
2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 32m
€35–51
Drive 150 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Roscrea to Blarneycar 150 km
1h 47m
€26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 42m
€29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Ballybrophy to Corktrain 216 / ...
3h 57m
€34–53

Roscrea to Blarney by bus and train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.5 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Blarney, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Blarney via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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