What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilcoole?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilcoole is to bus and line 7 bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Kilcoole?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilcoole is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Kilcoole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilcoole. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Sea Road via O'Connell Br, Dun Laoghaire SC and Bray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Kilcoole?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Kilcoole. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Greystones via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Cork to Kilcoole?

The distance between Cork and Kilcoole is 303 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Kilcoole without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Kilcoole without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Kilcoole?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cork to Kilcoole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Kilcoole bus from?

Cork to Kilcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Kilcoole train from?

Cork to Kilcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Kilcoole?

The best way to get from Cork to Kilcoole is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €280 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cork to Kilcoole bus arrive?

Cork to Kilcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Where does the Cork to Kilcoole train arrive?

Cork to Kilcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Cork to Kilcoole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kilcoole is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cork to Kilcoole.

Where can I stay near Kilcoole?

There are 120+ hotels available in Kilcoole.

Cork to Kilcoole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Kilcoole by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Greystonestrain Ic / ...
4h 27m
€30–42
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
2. Take the bus from O'Connell Br to Dun Laoghaire SCbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Bray Stationbus 45A / ...
4. Take the bus from Bray Station to Sea Roadbus L2
5h 55m
€28–39
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Cork to Kilcoolecar 255.7 km
3h 1m
€46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ORK - DUB
6h 30m
€72–273

Cork to Kilcoole by train, tram, foot, and bus

198Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.9 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kilcoole, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Sea Road via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Greystones, and Greystones Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Sea Road via Bachelors Walk, O'Connell Br, Dun Laoghaire SC, and Bray Station in around 5h 55m.

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