There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Maynooth to Cork by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Cork is to bus via Maynooth which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Cork. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Maynooth and Cork is 289 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Maynooth to Cork, including transfers.
Maynooth to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Cork is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.
Maynooth to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Cork is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Maynooth to Cork.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h. Citylink also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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