There are 4 ways to get from County Carlow to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 33m€22–54Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€28–41Drive 172.2 km
- Drive from County Carlow to Corkcar 172.2 km
2h 19m€31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Myshall to Bagenalstownbus 481 / ...
- Take the train from Muine Bheag to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 21m€23–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to bus and train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from County Carlow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Garryhill and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from County Carlow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between County Carlow and Cork is 234 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.
The best way to get from County Carlow to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from County Carlow to Cork, including transfers.
County Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
County Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between County Carlow, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Garryhill to Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garryhill to Cork via Carlow, Carlow, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Muine Bheag to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
County Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
County Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Carlow to Cork is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from County Carlow to Cork.
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