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How to get fromCork to Castlereaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Re / ...
    5h 3m
    €29–42

  2. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlereabus bus Ng05
    5h 32m
    €30–48

  3. Drive  249.4 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Castlereacar car 249.4 km
    3h 3m
    €44–63

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus bus 429
    6h 2m
    €37–57

Cork to Castlerea by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Castlerea via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 5h 32m.

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