How to get from Cork to Kells by bus and train?

From Cork to Kells by bus and train

To get from Cork to Kells in Caherciveen, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Cork (Kent) station to Tralee (Casement) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 279 bus and finally take the 280 bus from Killorglin station to Kells station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Cork may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kells on the Moovit app.

228min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 279279
Bus - 280280
Walk to Kells
Leaves from Cork (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cork
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tralee (Casement)
    118 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tralee Bus Station
    ID 635061
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Killarney
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killorglin
    ID 350701
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Waterville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kells
    ID 637261
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kells
    Walk to
    Kells
    Unnamed Road, Co. Kerry, Ireland
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork to Kells

The distance between Cork, Caherciveen and Kells, Caherciveen is approximately 189.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork to Kells by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Caherciveen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cork to Kells

To check the bus and train schedule from Cork to Kells using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cork) and destination (Kells), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Kells?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 279, Bus line 280.

  • Is there a direct train between Cork and Kells?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cork to Kells?

    The RAIL train line goes from Tralee (Casement) station near Cork in Ireland to Tralee Bus Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tralee Bus Station near Kells in Caherciveen.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cork to Kells by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cork in Ireland and Kells in Caherciveen by train and bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cork to get to Kells?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Tralee (Casement) station near Cork in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cork and Kells?

    Get off the train at the Tralee Bus Station, which is closest to Kells in Caherciveen.

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