There are 5 ways to get from Cobh to Roscrea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Ballybrophytrain 225 / ...
4h 13m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
5h 45m€19–27Drive 150.7 km
- Drive from Cobh to Roscreacar 150.7 km
1h 54m€27–39Train, line 850 bus
- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
4h 20m€19–28Bus via Nenagh
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Nenaghbus 323 / ...
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 854
7h 51m€33–52
Cobh to Roscrea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Roscrea is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Roscrea is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Cork Andersn's Quay and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Roscrea via Cork and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cobh and Roscrea is 193 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Roscrea without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cobh to Roscrea, including transfers.
Cobh to Roscrea bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cobh to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Roscrea is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Ballybrophy twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spy Hill to Roscrea Aby St via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–20
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
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Booking & Getting There
Cobh to Roscrea bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cobh to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Roscrea is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cobh to Roscrea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscrea.