There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Carrickmacross by train, bus, or car
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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€51–74Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
5h 33m€32–43Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 40m€47–67
Cork to Carrickmacross by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €50 - €75.
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 40m.
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 40m.
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, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 5h 40m.
- 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 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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