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How to get fromCork to County Westmeathby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to County Westmeath by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 20m
    €57–78

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalleybus bus 819
    6h 53m
    €37–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus bus 115 / ...
    6h 35m
    €50–70

  4. Drive  226.9 km

    1. Drive from Cork to County Westmeathcar car 226.9 km
    2h 32m
    €41–59

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Dysartbus bus 819
    7h 17m
    €43–62

Cork to County Westmeath by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and County Westmeath, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Loughnavalley via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 35m.

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