There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Leitrim by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
7h 15m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Leitrimbus Ng05
7h 28m€43–61Drive 282 km
- Drive from Cork to Leitrimcar 282 km
3h 35m€50–72
Cork to Leitrim by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leitrim is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Leitrim is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Leitrim via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to 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 7h 15m.
The distance between Cork and Leitrim is 436 km. The road distance is 282 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Leitrim without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cork to Leitrim, including transfers.
Cork to Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Leitrim is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Leitrim via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Carrick On Shannon, and Carrick-on-Snn Stn in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Leitrim via ATU Galway and ATU Galway in around 7h 28m.
- 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)
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from ATU Galway to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Leitrim bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Cork to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Leitrim is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cork to Leitrim.
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