There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Rathmore by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Re / ...
3h 58m€23–34Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Naasbus 126 / ...
5h 27m€24–36Drive 226.3 km
- Drive from Cork to Rathmorecar 226.3 km
2h 20m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Naasbus 880
7h 20m€25–59
Cork to Rathmore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Rathmore is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Rathmore is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Eadestown via Wellington Quay and Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sallins via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Cork and Rathmore is 248 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathmore without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cork to Rathmore, including transfers.
Cork to Rathmore bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Rathmore is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 126 bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathmore, IE-KE, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Eadestown via Portlaoise, Sallins, and Sallins Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Eadestown via Bachelors Walk, Wellington Quay, and Naas in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Rathmore bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Rathmore is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cork to Rathmore.
There are 246+ hotels available in Rathmore.



