What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Granard?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Granard is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Granard?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Granard is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Granard?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Granard. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Granard via Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Granard?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Granard. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Longford via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Cork to Granard?

The distance between Cork and Granard is 329 km. The road distance is 255.3 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Granard without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Granard without a car is to train and bus via Portarlington which takes 6h 1m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Granard?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cork to Granard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Granard bus from?

Cork to Granard bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Granard train from?

Cork to Granard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cork to Granard?

The best way to get from Cork to Granard is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Cork to Granard bus arrive?

Cork to Granard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.

Where does the Cork to Granard train arrive?

Cork to Granard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Cork to Granard?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Granard is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cork to Granard.

Where can I stay near Granard?

There are 76+ hotels available in Granard.

Cork to Granard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Portarlington
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Granardbus 466
6h 1m
€40–57
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
6h 54m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
7h 15m
€45–63
Drive 255.3 km
1. Drive from Cork to Granardcar 255.3 km
3h 9m
€43–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Granardbus 466
7h 29m
€39–53

Cork to Granard by train and bus

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Distance: 328.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Granard via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC, and Longford Stn in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Granard via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Stn in around 6h 54m.

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