There are 4 ways to get from Little Island to Cobh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station40
3h 13m€13–26Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorkIc / ...
4h 27m€21–30Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Little Island to Cobh117.2 km
1h 34m€20–29Bus via Midleton
- Take the bus from Waterford College of Further Education to Midleton40
3h 13m€21–31
Little Island to Cobh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Little Island to Cobh is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Little Island to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Little Island station to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Station and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Little Island to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Cobh via Limerick Junction and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Little Island and Cobh is 149 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Little Island to Cobh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €13 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Little Island to Cobh, including transfers.
Little Island to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Station.
Little Island to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Little Island to Cobh is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Little Island, IE-WD, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Cobh via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 4h 27m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Waterford College of Further Education to Midleton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Little Island to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Station.
Little Island to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Little Island to Cobh is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Little Island to Cobh.
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