There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Leenane by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifdenbus 923
7h 19m€44–74Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Westporttrain 804 / ...
7h 52m€47–68Drive 254.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Leenanecar 254.5 km
3h 11m€45–65
Cork to Leenane by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leenane is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Leenane is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Leenane via Galway Coach Stn and Clifden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Westport via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Cork and Leenane is 313 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Leenane without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cork to Leenane, including transfers.
Cork to Leenane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Leenane is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Leenane, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Leenane via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, and Clifden in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Leenane via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Westport, and Westport Sn in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clifden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Leenane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Leenane is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cork to Leenane.
There are 355+ hotels available in Leenane.