There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Craughwell by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station51
- Take the train from Limerick to CraughwellIc
4h 7m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to CraughwellIc
4h 31m€21–30Drive 177.4 km
- Drive from Cork to Craughwell177.4 km
2h 10m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251 / ...
4h 25m€27–39Bus via Cork Bus Station Parnell Place
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Galway, Bus Station51
5h 40m€34–47
Cork to Craughwell by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Craughwell is to bus and train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Craughwell is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Cork Anderson's Quay and arriving at Craughwell via Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Craughwell via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cork and Craughwell is 189 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Craughwell without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cork to Craughwell, including transfers.
Cork to Craughwell bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Anderson's Quay station.
Cork to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Craughwell is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Craughwell, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Craughwell via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Bus Éireann also services this route every 2 hours.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Craughwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Craughwell bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Cork to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Craughwell is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cork to Craughwell.
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