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How to get fromCork to Downpatrick Headby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Downpatrick Head by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    7h 34m
    €83–116

  2. Bus via Ballina Humbrt

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    9h 56m
    €52–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus Ng01
    9h 25m

  4. Drive 317.1 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Downpatrick Headcar car 317.1 km
    4h 1m
    €54–77

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Map of how to get from Cork to Downpatrick Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Downpatrick Head via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Downpatrick Head via ATU Galway, Ballina Bus Stn, and Muingrevagh in around 9h 25m.

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