There are 5 ways to get from Leopardstown to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€25–39Bus via Aston Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 22m€22–29Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 20m€24–33Drive 255.8 km
- Drive from Leopardstown to Corkcar 255.8 km
2h 38m€45–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h 1m€68–235
Leopardstown to Cork by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leopardstown to Cork is to bus via Aston Quay which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Leopardstown to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leopardstown to Cork. However, there are services departing from Galloping Green and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Leopardstown to Cork. However, there are services departing from Sandyford and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Leopardstown and Cork is 277 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.
The best way to get from Leopardstown to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Leopardstown to Cork, including transfers.
Leopardstown to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Leopardstown to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Leopardstown to Cork is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Leopardstown, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Leopardstown to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Leopardstown to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leopardstown to Cork is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Leopardstown to Cork.
There are 327+ hotels available in Cork.