There are 3 ways to get from Waterford Crystal to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Waterford Crystal to Cork by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford Crystal to Cork is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford Crystal to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Cork Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford Crystal to Cork. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Cork via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Waterford Crystal and Cork is 124 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.
The best way to get from Waterford Crystal to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €18 - €26.
The bus from Parnell Street to Cork Bus Stn takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waterford Crystal to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford Crystal to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford Crystal to Cork is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Waterford Crystal, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Parnell Street to Cork Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterford Crystal to Cork via Waterford and Limerick Junction in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Parnell Street to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford Crystal to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Waterford Crystal to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford Crystal to Cork is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Waterford Crystal to Cork.
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