There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Charleville Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 52m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mucklagh Chbus 845 / ...
6h 16m€30–41Drive 188.6 km
- Drive from Cork to Charleville Castlecar 188.6 km
2h 27m€33–48Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus 72 / ...
6h 37m€40–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Charleville Castle is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Charleville Castle is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Charleville Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Mucklagh Ch via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Charleville Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Tullamore via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Cork and Charleville Castle is 233 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Charleville Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cork to Charleville Castle, including transfers.
Cork to Charleville Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Charleville Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Charleville Castle is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Charleville Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portarlington every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Charleville Castle via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Mucklagh Ch in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- 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 Charleville Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Charleville Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Charleville Castle is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Cork to Charleville Castle.
There are 65+ hotels available in Charleville Castle.