There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€27–41Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 54m€36–56Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Roscommoncar 237.5 km
2h 55m€42–61Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommonbus 433
6h 44m
Cork to Roscommon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Roscommon is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Roscommon via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Cork and Roscommon is 291 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cork to Roscommon, including transfers.
Cork to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Roscommon is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Roscommon via Galway Ceannt in around 5h 54m.
- 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 Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Roscommon is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cork to Roscommon.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscommon.