There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Knock by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
5h 25m€33–53Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
6h 12m€40–63Drive 245.7 km
- Drive from Cork to Knockcar 245.7 km
2h 50m€43–61
Cork to Knock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Knock is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Knock. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Knock via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Knock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Cork and Knock is 271 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Knock without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cork to Knock, including transfers.
Cork to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Knock is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Knock via Galway Ceannt in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Knock via Portarlington, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 6h 12m.
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Knock is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cork to Knock.
There are 82+ hotels available in Knock.



