There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to County Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 52
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
6h 16m€34–62Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Mallowtrain Ic
6h 49m€35–52Drive 255.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to County Corkcar 255.9 km
2h 57m€44–63Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
7h 13m
Castlebar to County Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to County Cork is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to County Cork is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via ATU Galway and Saint Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Castlebar and County Cork is 291 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to County Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Castlebar to County Cork, including transfers.
Castlebar to County Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to County Cork is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 49m.
Castlebar to County Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to County Cork is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Castlebar to County Cork.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Saint Ann's Road via ATU Galway, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Saint Patrick's Street in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Sluggera Cross via Portarlington, Mallow, and Mallow Station in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
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