There are 2 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cork by train or car
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Portlaoise to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cork is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cork. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cork is 184 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cork without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €16 - €23.
The train from Portlaoise to Cork takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Portlaoise to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cork is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Portlaoise to Cork.
There are 284+ hotels available in Cork.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
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