There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Clane by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Re / ...
3h 29m€22–32Bus, line 120 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Clanebus 120 / ...
4h 2m€25–33Drive 224.7 km
- Drive from Cork to Clanecar 224.7 km
2h 16m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
5h 40m€30–39
Cork to Clane by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Clane is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Clane is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Clane. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Clane via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Clane. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sallins via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Cork and Clane is 242 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Clane without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Cork to Clane, including transfers.
Cork to Clane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Clane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Clane is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 120 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Clane, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Clane via Portlaoise, Sallins, and Sallins Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Clane via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Heuston Station to Clane
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Clane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Clane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Clane is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cork to Clane.
There are 234+ hotels available in Clane.