The 15 Best Day Trips from Cork
Nearby Ireland destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Cork, Ireland - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Limerick, Waterford, Ennis. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Limerick, Ireland
86 km N of Cork102,287 people - 2
Waterford, Ireland
101 km NE of Cork60,079 people - 3
Ennis, Ireland
111 km N of Cork27,923 people - 4
Carlow, Ireland
148 km NE of Cork27,351 people - 5
Tralee, Ireland
94 km NW of Cork26,079 people - 6
Portlaoise, Ireland
149 km NE of Cork23,494 people - 7
Kilkenny, Ireland
118 km NE of Cork21,589 people - 8
Wexford, Ireland
146 km E of Cork21,524 people - 9
Cluain Meala, Ireland
73 km NE of Cork18,369 people - 10
Castletroy, Ireland
86 km N of Cork14,733 people - 11
Killarney, Ireland
73 km W of Cork14,504 people - 12
Mallow, Ireland
28 km NW of Cork13,456 people - 13
Midleton, Ireland
20 km E of Cork12,496 people - 14
Trá Mhór, Ireland
95 km E of Cork10,381 people - 15
Shannon, Ireland
94 km N of Cork10,256 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Cork?
- Popular day trips from Cork include Limerick, Waterford, Ennis, Carlow, Tralee. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Cork?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Cork. The closest is Midleton, about 20 km E.
- How do you plan day trips from Cork?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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