There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Collinstown by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portlaoise
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 28m€33–49Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
6h 50m€41–59Drive 250.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Collinstowncar 250.5 km
2h 56m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 33m€34–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
6h 34m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
8h 30m€47–65
Cork to Collinstown by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Collinstown is to train via Portlaoise which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Collinstown is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Collinstown. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Collinstown via Heuston Station and Mullingar Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Collinstown. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Mullingar via Portlaoise and Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Cork and Collinstown is 335 km. The road distance is 250.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Collinstown without a car is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cork to Collinstown, including transfers.
Cork to Collinstown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Collinstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Collinstown is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 28m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Collinstown, IE-WH, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Collinstown via Portlaoise, Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, Maynooth, Mullingar, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Collinstown via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 50m.
- 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 Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Collinstown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Collinstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Collinstown is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cork to Collinstown.
There are 68+ hotels available in Collinstown.



