There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 38m€29–51Drive 250.5 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Corkcar 250.5 km
3h 2m€45–64
Castlerea to Cork by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Cork is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Castlerea and Cork is 317 km. The road distance is 250.5 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Castlerea to Cork, including transfers.
Castlerea to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Cork is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Castlerea to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlerea to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlerea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Cork is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Castlerea to Cork.
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