There are 5 ways to get from Moate to Cork by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Moate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h€32–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
4h 32m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Moate to ATU Galwaybus 763
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 16m€32–54Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Moate to Corkcar 203.8 km
2h 30m€36–52Bus via Kilkenny
- Take the bus from Moate to Ormonde Roadbus 73
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 17m€39–53
Moate to Cork by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moate to Cork is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Moate to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Moate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Moate and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Moate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Moate and Cork is 240 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Moate to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Moate to Cork, including transfers.
Moate to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Moate station.
Moate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Moate to Cork is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Moate, IE-WH, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Moate to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moate to Cork via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Portarlington in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Moate to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Moate to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Moate to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Moate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moate to Cork is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Moate to Cork.
There are 320+ hotels available in Cork.



