What is the cheapest way to get from Castlerock to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Castlerock to Cork is to train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlerock to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Castlerock to Cork is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Castlerock and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Castlerock to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlerock and arriving at Cork via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Castlerock to Cork?

The distance between Castlerock and Cork is 556 km. The road distance is 447 km.

How do I travel from Castlerock to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Castlerock to Cork without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Castlerock to Cork?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Castlerock to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlerock to Cork train from?

Castlerock to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Castlerock station.

Train, bus or fly from Castlerock to Cork?

The best way to get from Castlerock to Cork is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €330 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Castlerock to Cork train arrive?

Castlerock to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Castlerock to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlerock to Cork is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Castlerock to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 318+ hotels available in Cork.

Castlerock to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Castlerock to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Castlerock to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
8h 3m
€52–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
10h 5m
Drive 447 km
1. Drive from Castlerock to Corkcar 447 km
5h 52m
€79–114
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
8h 24m
€90–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
10h 15m
€58–200
Fly from City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 8m
€74–325
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
7h 35m
€71–221

Castlerock to Cork by train and tram

96Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Castlerock, Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a train from Castlerock to Cork via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlerock to Cork Alfred St via Coleraine, Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 10h 5m.

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