There are 4 ways to get from Tullow to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station40
4h 29m€23–40Train
- Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
- Take the train from Kildare to CorkIc
5h 10m€23–34Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Tullow to Cork184.7 km
2h 21m€32–46Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford Bus Station4
- Take the bus from Waterford College of Further Education to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
6h 12m€36–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tullow to Cork is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tullow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tullow to Cork station. However, there are services departing from Tullow and arriving at Cork Bus Station via Carlow Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Tullow and Cork is 219 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Tullow to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Tullow to Cork, including transfers.
Tullow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tullow to Cork is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.
Tullow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullow to Cork is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Tullow to Cork.
What companies run services between Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tullow to Cork Bus Station via Carlow, Carlow Bus Station, and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tullow to Cork via Carlow, Carlow, and Kildare in around 5h 10m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Waterford College of Further Education to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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