How to travel from Cork to Sliabh Liag, Ireland

The distance between Cork and Sliabh Liag is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cork to Sliabh Liag by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kerry Airport stop 350001 then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Garda Station Donegal Town.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Drive

Drive to Slieve League.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance432km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cork and Sliabh Liag

There are several options for getting from Cork to Sliabh Liag by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Cork and Sliabh Liag is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (190 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Cork and Sliabh Liag by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cork to Sliabh Liag is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Cork and Sliabh Liag, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cork and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cork to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Kilcock stop 134031, Sligo and Cliffoney stop 140891. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Irish Rail run train services between Cork and Sliabh Liag. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cork and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cork to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway City Coach Station, Garda Station Donegal Town, Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel and Carrick. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Citylink, Bus Feda Teoranta, Aircoach, GoBus.ie and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Cork and Sliabh Liag. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cork to Sliabh Liag. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take a taxi to Slieve League. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sliabh Liag is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cork and Sliabh Liag. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cork to Sliabh Liag is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cork and Sliabh Liag

Transport options from Cork to Sliabh Liag
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
7hrs
€86($86)
twice daily649km (403 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 50m
€235($235)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 25m
€265($265)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 50m
€35($35)
once a week456km (284 miles)
Bus via Dublin Airport7h 50m
€65($65)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square, Galway Bus Station8h 5m
€59($59)
5 times a day460km (286 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours593km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€59($59)
on demand432km (268 miles)

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Airports near Sliabh Liag

The following major airports near Sliabh Liag offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Sliabh Liag
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (136 miles) from Sliabh Liag