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How to get fromCork to Punchestownby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train 217 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain train 200 / ...
    3h 6m
    €38–51
  2. Drive 218.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cork to Punchestowncar car 218.6 km
    2h 19m
    €37–53
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    3h 58m
    €38–49
  4. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Broadfieldbus bus Gd02
    5h 13m
    €37–57

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Punchestown, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Punchestown via Portlaoise and Sallins in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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