There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Clara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€21–31Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Clarabus 734 / ...
5h 36mDrive 196.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Claracar 196.5 km
2h 35m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clarabus 73
6h 10m€38–52
Cork to Clara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Clara is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Clara is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Clara via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Clara via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Cork and Clara is 236 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Clara without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Cork to Clara, including transfers.
Cork to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Clara is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Clara via Portarlington in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Clara via Parkgate St and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Clara is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cork to Clara.
There are 81+ hotels available in Clara.