There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Castlepollard by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portlaoise
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 36m€34–50Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
6h 58m€42–60Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Castlepollardcar 252.1 km
2h 56m€44–64Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 41m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
6h 42m€43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
8h 38m€48–66
Cork to Castlepollard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Castlepollard is to train via Portlaoise which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Castlepollard is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Castlepollard via Heuston Station and Mullingar Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Mullingar via Portlaoise and Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Cork and Castlepollard is 342 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Castlepollard without a car is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 36m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Cork to Castlepollard, including transfers.
Cork to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Castlepollard is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 36m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Castlepollard, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Castlepollard via Portlaoise, Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, Maynooth, Mullingar, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Castlepollard via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
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 Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Castlepollard is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cork to Castlepollard.
There are 85+ hotels available in Castlepollard.



