There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Carrickmacross by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
5h 13m€31–43Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
5h 27m€35–48Drive 299.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Carrickmacrosscar 299.3 km
3h 55m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€48–67Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
6h 6m€32–43
Cork to Carrickmacross by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Crrckmacrss N2 via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Cork and Carrickmacross is 353 km. The road distance is 299.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cork to Carrickmacross, including transfers.
Cork to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Crrckmacrss N2 via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Airport Zone 12 in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Carrickmacross via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Cork to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Carrickmacross is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cork to Carrickmacross.
There are 93+ hotels available in Carrickmacross.