Cork to Slane: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Cork to Slane

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Irish Cork Slane

Cheapest

By car (297 km)

2 h 59 min

297 km.

from $16

Other

Rideshare

2 h 59 min

297 km.

from $11.30

Train, Bus

4 h 39 min

238 km.

from $55.24

Bus

4 h 59 min

238 km.

from $43.67

Bus via Cork Anderson's Quay

6 h 15 min

238 km.

from $39.65

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Friday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$36.94–$165.59

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

3h 57m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$229.28–$585.94

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Cork to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.75–$39.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:

+353 0 1 844 7118

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

aircoach.ie/

Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.20–$33.12

Bus Éireann

Phone:

+353 1 836 6111

Website:

buseireann.ie/

Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Bachelors

Ave. Duration:

3h 37m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$28.02–$39.49

Citylink

Phone:

+353 91 564 164

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.ie/

Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$19.11–$33.12

Dublin Coach

Phone:

+353 (0)1 465 9972

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dublincoach.ie/

Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Bachelors

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$26.75–$38.21

Collins Coaches

Phone:

042 966 1631

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

collinscoaches.ie/

Bus from Wynn's Hotel to Chapel

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$8.28–$12.74

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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Slane is to bus which costs $23.91 - $39.13 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Slane is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Slane. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Chapel Street via Wynn's Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct flight between Cork and Slane?

There are no direct flights between Cork and Slane. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 25m and costs $31.52 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Cork to Slane?

The distance between Cork and Slane is 315 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Slane without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cork to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Slane bus from?

Cork to Slane bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Bus or fly from Cork to Slane?

The best way to get from Cork to Slane is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $23.91 - $39.13 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $53.26 - $173.91 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cork to Slane bus arrive?

Cork to Slane bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Can I drive from Cork to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Slane is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cork to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 139+ hotels available in Slane. Prices start at $54.40 per night.

Newgrange

Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five miles) west of the town of Drogheda. It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3100 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Newgrange is the main monument in the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth, as well as other henges, burial mounds and standing stones.

Knowth

Knowth (/ˈnaʊθ/; Irish: Cnóbha) is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. It comprises a large passage tomb surrounded by 17 smaller tombs, built during the Neolithic era around 3200 BC. It contains the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. Knowth is part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the similar passage tombs of Newgrange and Dowth.

Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne (Irish: , "mansion or palace of the Boyne"), also called the Boyne Valley tombs, is an ancient monument complex and ritual landscape in County Meath, Ireland, located in a bend of the River Boyne. It is one of the world's most important Neolithic landscapes, comprising at least ninety monuments including passage tombs, burial mounds, standing stones and enclosures. The site is dominated by the passage tombs of Newgrange (Sí an Bhrú), Knowth (Cnogbha) and Dowth (Dubhadh), built during the 32nd century BC. Together these have the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. The associated archaeological culture is called the "Boyne culture".

Five ways to Travel from Cork to Slane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Aer Lingus

Train operators

Irish Rail

Bus operators

Aircoach

Bus Éireann

Citylink

Dublin Coach

Collins Coaches

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Slane?

Is there a direct flight between Cork and Slane?

How far is it from Cork to Slane?

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

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

Where do I catch the Cork to Slane bus from?

Bus or fly from Cork to Slane?

Where does the Cork to Slane bus arrive?

Can I drive from Cork to Slane?

Where can I stay near Slane?