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Buncrana to Cork

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462 km.
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Buncrana, Irish → Cork, Irish

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Buncrana to Cork

Cheapest
5 h 26 min
Car
462 km.
from $25
Other
8 h 11 min
Bus, Train
365 km.
from $61.38
10 h 42 min
366 km.
from $70.76
11 h 8 min
366 km.
from $177.39
8 h 39 min
366 km.
from $53.59

Transport providers

Airlines

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from City Of Derry Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$764.27

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$39.49

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Londonderry to Newry
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.21–$54.77
Train from Newry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cork
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cork
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.84

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$34.39

Bus Feda Teoranta

Phone:
+353 74 954 8114
Email:
Website:
busfeda.ie/
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Mc Ginley Coach Travel

Phone:
074 9135201
Email:
Website:
johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Cockhill Road to O
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$39.49
Bus from Cockhill Road to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$38.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Cork is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buncrana to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Buncrana to Cork is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Buncrana and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Cork. However, there are services departing from Cockhill Road and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Buncrana to Cork?

The distance between Buncrana and Cork is 528 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.

How do I travel from Buncrana to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Buncrana to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 11m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Buncrana to Cork?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Buncrana to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buncrana to Cork bus from?

Buncrana to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Cockhill Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Buncrana to Cork?

The best way to get from Buncrana to Cork is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 9h 30m, you could also bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Buncrana to Cork bus arrive?

Buncrana to Cork bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Buncrana to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Buncrana to Cork is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Buncrana to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 238+ hotels available in Cork. Prices start at $68.92 per night.
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