There are 4 ways to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clonmacnoise to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 28m€21–29Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 8m€27–39Drive 195 km
- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Corkcar 195 km
2h 25m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinahowen to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 1m€40–55
Clonmacnoise to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork is to bus and train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Cork. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Ballinahowen and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonmacnoise to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Clonmacnoise and Cork is 227 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballinahowen station.
Clonmacnoise to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Cork is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Cork via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Portarlington in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Cork Bus Stn via Ballinahowen and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Bus from Clonmacnoise to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballinahowen to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Clonmacnoise to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Clonmacnoise to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonmacnoise to Cork is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Clonmacnoise to Cork.
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