There are 4 ways to get from Roscrea to Blarney by bus, train, or car
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Line 850 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€35–51Drive 150 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscrea to Blarneycar 150 km
1h 47m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 41m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Corktrain Re / ...
3h 54m€36–52
Roscrea to Blarney by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €26 - €40.
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 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Blarney. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Cork via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Roscrea and Blarney is 172 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Blarney without a car is to line 850 bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Roscrea to Blarney, including transfers.
Roscrea to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Blarney is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 54m.
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 41m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Cork every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Ballybrophy to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Roscrea to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Roscrea to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Blarney is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Roscrea to Blarney.
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