There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Loop Head by train, car, car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive, car ferry
best- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
- Drive from Tralee to Tarbertcar
- Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
- Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar
5h 33m€33–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyastabus 336
6h 43m€27–39Drive 209.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Loop Headcar 209.1 km
2h 53m€36–51Bus via Kilrush
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Aldi Kilrushbus 335
- Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Loop Headbus 339
8h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Loop Head is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Loop Head is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork station to Loop Head. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Station and arriving at Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthouse via Ennis Station and Moyasta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Cork and Loop Head is 232 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Loop Head without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cork to Loop Head, including transfers.
Cork to Loop Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.
Cork to Loop Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ennis Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Loop Head is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cork to Loop Head.
There are 69+ hotels available in Loop Head.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Loop Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthouse via Ennis Station and Moyasta in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ennis Station to Moyasta
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Ennis Station to Aldi Kilrush
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
Bus from Aldi Kilrush to Loop Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- +353 65 905 3124
- enquiries@shannonferries.com
- Website
- shannonferries.com
Car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–23
- Website
- ShannonFerry Group Ltd
- Passenger
- €6
- Car (incl. passengers)
- €23
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