There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Louisburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
7h 20m€47–72Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Westporttrain 804 / ...
8h 16m€54–77Drive 283.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Louisburghcar 283.8 km
3h 38m€49–70Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus Ul05
8h 16m
Cork to Louisburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Louisburgh is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Louisburgh is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Louisburgh. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Louisburgh via Galway Ceannt and Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Louisburgh. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Westport via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Cork and Louisburgh is 297 km. The road distance is 283.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Louisburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cork to Louisburgh, including transfers.
Cork to Louisburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Louisburgh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Louisburgh is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Louisburgh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Louisburgh via Galway Ceannt and Westport in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Louisburgh via Portarlington, Westport, Westport Sn, and Westport in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Louisburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Louisburgh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Louisburgh is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cork to Louisburgh.
There are 255+ hotels available in Louisburgh.