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5 h 30 min
433 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Buncrana

Composite routes from Cork to Buncrana

Cheapest
5 h 30 min
Car
433 km.
from $23
Fastest
1 h 5 min
Plane
Other
8 h 39 min
Train, Bus
366 km.
from $95.26
11 h 48 min
366 km.
from $70.89
11 h 14 min
366 km.
from $179.15
8 h 45 min
366 km.
from $53.04

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
Irish Rail
Website
Translink UK
Website
Irish Rail
Website
2h 31m
Hourly
$22.83–$33.70
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Translink UK
Website
1h 38m
Hourly
$21.74–$31.52
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
Ryanair UK
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
4h 10m
Friday and Sunday
$42.39–$315.22
Bus operators
Found: 4
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Website
Expressway
Website
4h 15m
Every 2 hours
$19.57–$28.26
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
4h 10m
Every 2 hours
$19.57–$27.17
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
3h 30m
Every 2 hours
$17.39–$28.26
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Website
4h 15m
Twice daily
$26.09–$32.61
074 9135201
074 9135201
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Buncrana is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Buncrana is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Buncrana?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Cockhill Road via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Cork to Buncrana?

The distance between Cork and Buncrana is 529 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Buncrana without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Cork to Buncrana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Buncrana bus from?

Cork to Buncrana bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Buncrana?

The best way to get from Cork to Buncrana is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cork to Buncrana bus arrive?

Cork to Buncrana bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Buncrana?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Buncrana is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Cork to Buncrana.

Where can I stay near Buncrana?

There are 348+ hotels available in Buncrana. Prices start at $54.18 per night.
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