There are 5 ways to get from Cobh to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
5h 42m€28–42Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommonbus 433
6h 54mDrive 243.9 km
- Drive from Cobh to Roscommoncar 243.9 km
3h 8m€43–62Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
6h 4m€29–44Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
7h 4m€36–56
Cobh to Roscommon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Roscommon is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Roscommon is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Roscommon via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Roscommon via Cork and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Cobh and Roscommon is 309 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cobh to Roscommon, including transfers.
Cobh to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cobh to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Roscommon is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cobh to Roscommon via Cork and Portarlington in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spy Hill to Roscommon via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Cobh to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cobh to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Roscommon is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cobh to Roscommon.
There are 49+ hotels available in Roscommon.