There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Rathdowney by train or bus
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Cork to Rathdowney by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Rathdowney is to train which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Rathdowney is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €15 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Rathdowney via Cashel and Durrow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballybrophy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Cork and Rathdowney is 173 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathdowney without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cork to Rathdowney, including transfers.
Cork to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathdowney is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Ballybrophy 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Rathdowney via Cashel and Durrow in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Cashel to Durrow
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cashel station.
Cork to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
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