There are 3 ways to get from Cork to SETU Carlow by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to SETU Carlowbus 736 / ...
3h 43m€18–49Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 4m€24–35Drive 172.5 km
- Drive from Cork to SETU Carlowcar 172.5 km
2h 9m€31–44
Cork to SETU Carlow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to SETU Carlow is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to SETU Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to SETU Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at SETU Carlow via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to SETU Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Cork and SETU Carlow is 203 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to SETU Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €18 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cork to SETU Carlow, including transfers.
Cork to SETU Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to SETU Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to SETU Carlow is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and SETU Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to SETU Carlow via Waterford Bus Stn in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to SETU Carlow via Portlaoise, Kildare, and Carlow in around 4h 4m.
- 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 Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to SETU Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cork to SETU Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to SETU Carlow is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cork to SETU Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in SETU Carlow.



