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How to get fromCork to Barretstown Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Barretstown Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain train Ic / ...
    3h 16m
    €46–61

  2. Drive  224.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cork to Barretstown Castlecar car 224.4 km
    2h 25m
    €40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    4h 8m
    €47–60

  4. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to White Wellbus bus 880
    6h 12m
    €42–80

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  • Distance: 249.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Barretstown Castle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Barretstown Castle via Portlaoise and Sallins in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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