There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlereabus Ng05
6h 2m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
6h 6m€41–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork (ORK) to Castlerea257.3 km
3h 9mDrive 257.3 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlereacar 257.3 km
3h 9m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus 429
6h 32m€37–51
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea is to bus via Galway which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Castlerea via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Castlerea via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Castlerea is 280 km. The road distance is 257.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 2m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 2m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Castlerea via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport Hotel to Castlerea via Kent Station, Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork (ORK) to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Castlerea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.