There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
7h 12m€35–52Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
7h 55m€47–65Drive 268.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Mayo Countycar 268.5 km
3h 13m€46–66
Cork to Mayo County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Mayo County is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Tawnylaheen via ATU Galway and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Cork and Mayo County is 387 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cork to Mayo County, including transfers.
Cork to Mayo County bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Mayo County is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Turlough via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tawnylaheen via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Mayo County bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Cork to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Mayo County is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cork to Mayo County.
There are 249+ hotels available in Mayo County.