There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Leap Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€56–72Drive 153.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Leap Castlecar 153.8 km
1h 50m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
4h 21m€39–52Train, line 850 bus
- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
3h 4m€37–48Bus via Birr
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Birrbus 72 / ...
4h 33m€57–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leap Castle is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Leap Castle is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leap Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Leap Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballybrophy via Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Cork and Leap Castle is 181 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Leap Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cork to Leap Castle, including transfers.
Cork to Leap Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Leap Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Leap Castle is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Leap Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Thurles hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Leap Castle via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Roscrea Aby St in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Leap Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork to Leap Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Leap Castle is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Cork to Leap Castle.
There are 47+ hotels available in Leap Castle.



