There are 3 ways to get from Tralee Bus Station to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Tralee Bus Station to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee Bus Station to Cork is to train which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Tralee Bus Station to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €19 - €29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tralee Bus Station station and arriving at Cork Western Rd. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tralee and arriving at Cork. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Tralee Bus Station and Cork is 133 km. The road distance is 117 km.
The best way to get from Tralee Bus Station to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €12 - €17.
The train from Tralee to Cork takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tralee Bus Station to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee Bus Station.
Tralee Bus Station to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee Bus Station to Cork is to train which takes 2h and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €25 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Tralee Bus Station, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Cork 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Western Rd every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Bus Éireann also services this route every 2 hours.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Western Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Western Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee Bus Station to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Western Rd station.
Tralee Bus Station to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee Bus Station to Cork is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Tralee Bus Station to Cork.
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