There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 56m€39–54Bus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
6h 15m€37–58Drive 278.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 278.1 km
3h 28m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
7h 20m€42–59
Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus via Galway which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cork and Carrick-on-Shannon is 431 km. The road distance is 278.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Carrick-on-Shannon via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cork to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.