There are 3 ways to get from Cobh to New Ross by bus, train, or car
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Cobh to New Ross by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Cobh to New Ross is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to New Ross is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at New Ross via Cork Bus Stn and The Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Waterford via Cork and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Cobh and New Ross is 172 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to New Ross without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cobh to New Ross, including transfers.
Cobh to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cobh to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to New Ross is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and New Ross, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to New Ross via Cork, Limerick Junction, Waterford, and The Clock Tower in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cobh to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cobh to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to New Ross is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cobh to New Ross.
There are 162+ hotels available in New Ross.