There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Cobh by bus, train, or car
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Line 279 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castlemaine to Tralee Bus Stationbus 279
- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Corktrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Cork to Cobhtrain Re / ...
4h 1m€27–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
4h 21m€18–39Drive 129.1 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Cobhcar 129.1 km
1h 40m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 1m€26–37
Castlemaine to Cobh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Cobh is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine and arriving at Spy Hill via Killarney Bus Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Cobh via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Cobh is 168 km. The road distance is 129.1 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Cobh without a car is to line 279 bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Castlemaine to Cobh, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlemaine station.
Castlemaine to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Cobh is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlemaine to Spy Hill via Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Cork 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Cork to Cobh
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tralee to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlemaine to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
Bus from Castlemaine to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–18
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Castlemaine to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlemaine to Cobh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Castlemaine to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Cobh is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Castlemaine to Cobh.
There are 338+ hotels available in Cobh.



