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How to get fromCork to Loop Headby train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Loop Head by train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, drive, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Drive from Tralee to Tarbertcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar car
    4h 51m
    €33–67

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyastabus bus 336
    6h 43m
    €38–55

  3. Drive 209.1 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Loop Headcar car 209.1 km
    2h 53m
    €36–52

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyastabus bus 336
    3. Take the bus from Moyasta to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthousebus bus C26
    6h 44m
    €35–52

  5. Bus via Kilrush

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Aldi Kilrushbus bus 335
    3. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Loop Headbus bus 339
    8h 19m
    €33–52

Cork to Loop Head by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Loop Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthouse via Ennis Station and Moyasta in around 6h 43m.

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