There are 3 ways to get from Mayo County to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 52
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
6h 26m€34–62Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 27m€34–49Drive 270.3 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Corkcar 270.3 km
3h 11m€46–66
Mayo County to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Cork Anderson's Quay via Castlebar and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Mayo County and Cork is 285 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Mayo County to Cork, including transfers.
Mayo County to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 27m.
Mayo County to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Cork is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Mayo County to Cork.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Cork Anderson's Quay via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlough to Cork via Castlebar Station, Castlebar, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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