There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Castleknock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 22m€27–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 704x
3h 50m€22–33Drive 251.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Castleknockcar 251.1 km
2h 33m€44–63Bus via Cork Andersn's Quay
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
5h 10m€30–39
Cork to Castleknock by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Castleknock is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Castleknock is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at St Brigid's Church via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Smithfield via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cork and Castleknock is 276 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Castleknock without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cork to Castleknock, including transfers.
Cork to Castleknock bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Castleknock is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Castleknock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h. Citylink also services this route every 2 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Castleknock bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Castleknock is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cork to Castleknock.
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