There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Tankardstown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 45m€53–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Castledermotbus Gd02
4h 48m€31–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 15m€47–64Drive 189.6 km
- Drive from Cork to Tankardstowncar 189.6 km
2h 25m€33–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Tankardstown is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Tankardstown is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Tankardstown. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Castledermot via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Tankardstown. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Cork and Tankardstown is 262 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Tankardstown without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cork to Tankardstown, including transfers.
Cork to Tankardstown bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Tankardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Tankardstown is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Tankardstown, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tankardstown via Waterford Bus Stn and Castledermot in around 4h 48m.
- 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 Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Castledermot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Tankardstown bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cork to Tankardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Tankardstown is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cork to Tankardstown.
There are 110+ hotels available in Tankardstown.







