There are 3 ways to get from Spiddal to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Spiddal to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spiddal to Cork is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Spiddal to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Spiddal to Cork. However, there are services departing from An Spidéal and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Spiddal to Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Spiddal and Cork is 216 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Spiddal to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Spiddal to Cork, including transfers.
Spiddal to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Spiddal to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Spiddal to Cork is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Spiddal, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from An Spidéal to Cork via Galway Ceannt, Galway, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
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 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Spiddal to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Spiddal to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spiddal to Cork is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Spiddal to Cork.
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