There are 7 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane ORK - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus
5h 18m€77–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebarbus 430
6h 39m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
7h 8m€45–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Castlebar271 km
3h 12mDrive 271 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebarcar 271 km
3h 12m€46–67Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
7hBus via Cork Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
8h 13m€48–66
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Castlebar via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Castlebar is 280 km. The road distance is 271 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Castlebar via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Castlebar via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–430
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Airport to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork-ORK to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlebar.
There are 250+ hotels available in Castlebar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Castlebar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



