There are 5 ways to get from County Kerry to Cork by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Corktrain Re / ...
3h 5m€13–33Line 276 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Boolteens to Killarney Bus Stnbus 276
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
3h 12m€18–25Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from County Kerry to Corkcar 111.2 km
1h 31m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
3h 18m€18–39Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 23m€23–32
County Kerry to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Kerry to Cork is to line 276 bus and bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from County Kerry to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from County Kerry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Boolteens and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from County Kerry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between County Kerry and Cork is 128 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 5m and costs €13 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from County Kerry to Cork, including transfers.
County Kerry to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, depart from Boolteens station.
County Kerry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Cork is to line 276 bus and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Boolteens to Cork Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Cork 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Tralee to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–4
Bus from Boolteens to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €2–4
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
County Kerry to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
County Kerry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Kerry to Cork is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from County Kerry to Cork.
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