What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Baltinglass?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Baltinglass is to train and bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Baltinglass?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Baltinglass is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Baltinglass?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Baltinglass. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Baltinglass via Waterford Bus Stn and Carlow Inst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Baltinglass?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Baltinglass. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Cork to Baltinglass?

The distance between Cork and Baltinglass is 264 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Baltinglass without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Baltinglass without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Baltinglass?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cork to Baltinglass, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Baltinglass bus from?

Cork to Baltinglass bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Baltinglass train from?

Cork to Baltinglass train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cork to Baltinglass?

The best way to get from Cork to Baltinglass is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 874 bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cork to Baltinglass bus arrive?

Cork to Baltinglass bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.

Where does the Cork to Baltinglass train arrive?

Cork to Baltinglass train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Cork to Baltinglass?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Baltinglass is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cork to Baltinglass.

Where can I stay near Baltinglass?

There are 125+ hotels available in Baltinglass.

Cork to Baltinglass - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 874 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Baltinglass by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 41m
€58–78
Bus, line 874 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Instbus 736
3. Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Baltinglassbus 874
5h 37m
€21–54
Drive 194.8 km
1. Drive from Cork to Baltinglasscar 194.8 km
2h 32m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Sallins Station to Baltinglassbus 885
5h
€25–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hosplbus 340
3. Take the bus from Wexford Hospl to Mill Streetbus 132
7h 6m
€52–72

Cork to Baltinglass by bus

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Baltinglass, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Baltinglass via Waterford Bus Stn and Carlow Inst in around 5h 37m.

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