There are 5 ways to get from County Kerry to County Cork by bus, train, or car
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Line 276 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Boolteens to Killarney Bus Stnbus 276
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
4h 2m€22–31Bus, train, line 243 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Mallow Station to Sluggera Crossbus 243
4h 20m€14–27Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 24m€22–34Drive 105.1 km
- Drive from County Kerry to County Corkcar 105.1 km
1h 39m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
4h 7m€22–36
County Kerry to County Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Kerry to County Cork is to bus and train and line 243 bus which costs €14 - €27 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from County Kerry to County Cork is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from County Kerry to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Boolteens and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via Killarney Bus Stn and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between County Kerry and County Cork is 125 km. The road distance is 105.1 km.
The best way to get from County Kerry to County Cork without a car is to line 276 bus and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from County Kerry to County Cork, including transfers.
County Kerry to County Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, depart from Boolteens station.
The best way to get from County Kerry to County Cork is to line 276 bus and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 24m.
County Kerry to County Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Kerry to County Cork is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from County Kerry to County Cork.
What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Boolteens to Saint Ann's Road via Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Cork 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Boolteens to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €2–4
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Mallow Station to Sluggera Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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