There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Clara 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 Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 17m€22–33Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Clarabus 738
5h 32mDrive 196.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Claracar 196.5 km
2h 35m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clarabus 73
6h 10m€38–52
Cork to Clara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Clara is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Clara is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Clara via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Clara via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Cork and Clara is 236 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Clara without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cork to Clara, including transfers.
Cork to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Clara is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Clara via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Clara via Parkgate St and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Heuston to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Clara is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cork to Clara.
There are 82+ hotels available in Clara.