There are 5 ways to get from Cobh to Tullamore by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 52m€23–34Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Tullamorebus 845 / ...
6h 36m€30–41Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Cobh to Tullamorecar 203.7 km
2h 22m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Tullamore Collegebus 829
5h 24m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Tullamorebus 73
7h 30m€37–50
Cobh to Tullamore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Tullamore is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Tullamore is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Tullamore via Cork Alfred St and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Tullamore via Cork and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Cobh and Tullamore is 243 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Tullamore without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cobh to Tullamore, including transfers.
Cobh to Tullamore bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cobh to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Tullamore is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portarlington 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spy Hill to Tullamore via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cobh to Tullamore bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cobh to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Tullamore is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cobh to Tullamore.
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