There are 3 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork by bus, train or car
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What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork via Dublin Rd and Gmit in around 4 h 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork via Ballyhaunis and Portarlington in around 5 h 11 min.

- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Cork Kent
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 2 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- irishrail.ie

- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Lurga, Knock Airport to Dublin Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $16
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Rd to Cork Bus Station, Cork Parnell Place Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie

- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Gmit to St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $24
- Schedules at
- citylink.ie
- Standard
- $17 - $24
- Web Fare
- $15 - $21
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork?
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Cork is 225 km. The road distance is 266 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork?
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork is to bus which costs 23€ - 35€ and takes 4 h 54 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork?
The quickest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork is to drive which takes 3 h 3 min and costs 29€ - 45€.
Is there a direct bus between Knock Airport (NOC) and Cork?
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork. However, there are services departing from Lurga, Knock Airport and arriving at St. Patricks Quay via Gmit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 54 min.
How long does it take to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork?
It takes approximately 4 h 54 min to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Cork, including transfers.