There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 49m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 27m€36–58Drive 244.6 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Cobhcar 244.6 km
3h 6m€44–63Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 39m
Roscommon to Cobh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Cobh is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Cobh is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Spy Hill via Galway Coach Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cobh via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Roscommon and Cobh is 309 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Roscommon to Cobh, including transfers.
Roscommon to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cobh is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Cobh via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Spy Hill via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Roscommon to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Cobh is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Roscommon to Cobh.
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