There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3h 22m€24–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine to Killarney Bus Stnbus 279
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
3h 23m€18–39Drive 106.9 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Corkcar 106.9 km
1h 25m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 23m€23–32
Castlemaine to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Cork is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Cork via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Cork is 149 km. The road distance is 106.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Cork without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 3h 22m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Castlemaine to Cork, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlemaine station.
Castlemaine to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Cork is to train via Mallow which takes 3h 22m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Mallow hourly. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine to Cork Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn in around 3h 23m.
- 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 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 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 Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Castlemaine to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Cork is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Castlemaine to Cork.
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