How to travel from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork, Ireland

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Cork St. Patricks Quay.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Cork.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork

There are several options for getting from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork. We recommend that you drive to Cork. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Bus Eireann and Citylink run regular bus services between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cork from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is to drive which will take 3hrs and cost around €53 ($53).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Cork St. Patricks Quay. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cork is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Cork. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Cork. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork

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Transport options from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€30($30)
5 times a day292km (181 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€53($53)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Cork

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Cork
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cork
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Cork