There are 4 ways to get from Cork to County Leitrim by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
6h 25m€73–98Drive 298.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to County Leitrimcar 298.3 km
3h 52m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Drumshanbo BPbus Ng05
8h 50m€54–77Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ballinamore Ebus Ul06
8h 59m€55–85
Cork to County Leitrim by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to County Leitrim is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to County Leitrim is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to County Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Ballinagleragh via ATU Galway and Drumshanbo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to County Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Cork and County Leitrim is 451 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to County Leitrim without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €70 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cork to County Leitrim, including transfers.
Cork to County Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to County Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to County Leitrim is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and County Leitrim, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to County Leitrim via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Carrick On Shannon in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ballinagleragh via ATU Galway, ATU Galway, Drumshanbo BP, and Drumshanbo in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to County Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Cork to County Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to County Leitrim is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cork to County Leitrim.
There are 169+ hotels available in County Leitrim.



