There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Castletroy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
2h 17m€23–32Drive 102 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Castletroycar 102 km
1h 21m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2h 18m€27–37Bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Plassey Villagebus 304
2h 24m€23–32
Cork to Castletroy by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Castletroy is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Castletroy is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Castletroy. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Plassey Village via William Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Castletroy. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Cork and Castletroy is 133 km. The road distance is 102 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Castletroy without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cork to Castletroy, including transfers.
Cork to Castletroy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Castletroy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Castletroy is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Castletroy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Castletroy Pk via Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Upr Mallow Street in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Castletroy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Cork to Castletroy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Castletroy is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cork to Castletroy.
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