There are 5 ways to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€44–66Bus via Westmoreland Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
5h 19m€32–52Drive 263.3 km
- Drive from University College Dublin to Blarney Castlecar 263.3 km
2h 55m€45–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h 59m€84–250Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 28m€34–48
University College Dublin to Blarney Castle by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from UCD Stillorgan Rd and arriving at Blarney via Aston Quay and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between University College Dublin and Blarney Castle is 286 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.
The best way to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
University College Dublin to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
University College Dublin to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Westmoreland Street, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between University College Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- 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
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
University College Dublin to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
University College Dublin to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between University College Dublin to Blarney Castle is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from University College Dublin to Blarney Castle.
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