How to travel from Roundstone to Cork, Ireland

The distance between Roundstone and Cork is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take the train to Limerick and then to Cork Kent.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cork.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roundstone and Cork

There are several options for getting from Roundstone to Cork by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Roundstone and Cork is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Roundstone and Cork by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roundstone to Cork is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Roundstone and Cork, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Roundstone and Cork. We recommend that you drive to Cork. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Roundstone and Cork. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Roundstone to Cork. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Bus Eireann and Citylink run regular bus services between Roundstone and Cork. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Roundstone 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 20m.

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 Roundstone and Cork. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roundstone to Cork is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Roundstone to Cork

Compare travel optionsbetween Roundstone and Cork

Transport options from Roundstone to Cork
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€29($29)
3 times a week272km (169 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550415h 50m
€26($26)
3 times a week299km (186 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 60m
€45($45)
3 times a week324km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€54($54)
on demand271km (168 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