How to travel from Glengarriff to Lismore, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Lismore is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glengarriff to Lismore by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LismoreGlengarriff if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Lismore.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Mallow then Cork Kent and then to Midleton then take a taxi to Lismore.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lismore.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance152km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Lismore

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Lismore by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Glengarriff and Lismore is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Glengarriff and Lismore by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Lismore is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Glengarriff and Lismore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glengarriff and Lismore. We recommend that you drive to Lismore. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Lismore. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glengarriff to Lismore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021 and Fermoy stop 155371. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington, O'Donoghues, Local Link Waterford and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Glengarriff and Lismore. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Lismore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Mallow then Cork Kent and then to Midleton then take a taxi to Lismore. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lismore is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Lismore. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Glengarriff and Lismore. The distance is around 152km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Lismore is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Lismore

Transport options from Glengarriff to Lismore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
€16($16)
6 times a week177km (110 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 2550214h 15m
€19($19)
every 20 mins211km (131 miles)
Taxi and Train
3h 10m
€225($225)
every 3 hours212km (132 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€30($30)
on demand152km (95 miles)

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Airports near Lismore

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Lismore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Lismore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Lismore