There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Louth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 22m€46–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
6h 21m€36–55Drive 300.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Louthcar 300.3 km
3h 48m€52–74Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
6h 30m€48–67
Cork to Louth by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Louth is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Louth is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Louth. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Louth via Abbey St and Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Louth. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Cork and Louth is 366 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Louth without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cork to Louth, including transfers.
Cork to Louth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Louth is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Louth via Bachelors Walk, Abbey St, and Ardee in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey St to Ardee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Louth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Louth is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cork to Louth.
There are 252+ hotels available in Louth.