What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cork is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Carlow to Cork?

The distance between Carlow and Cork is 200 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €17 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Cork?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Carlow to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Cork bus from?

Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Cork train from?

Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Cork?

The best way to get from Carlow to Cork is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Carlow to Cork bus arrive?

Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.

Where does the Carlow to Cork train arrive?

Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cork is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Carlow to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 323+ hotels available in Cork.

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Cork by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
3h 31m
€18–34
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 50m
€25–36
Drive 175.7 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Corkcar 175.7 km
2h 10m
€31–44

Carlow to Cork by bus

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3h 31mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay via SETU Cork Road in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 3h 50m.

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