There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Tralee to Cobh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Cobh is to train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Tralee University Hospital and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Cobh via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Tralee and Cobh is 151 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Tralee to Cobh, including transfers.
Tralee to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee University Hospital station.
Tralee to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Cobh is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Cobh, 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 University Hospital to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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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 University Hospital to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Station Parnell Place.
Tralee to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Cobh is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Tralee to Cobh.
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