What is the cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Carlow to Cork?

The fastest way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between County Carlow and Cork?

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 SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between County Carlow and Cork?

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 23m.

How far is it from County Carlow to Cork?

The distance between County Carlow and Cork is 235 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.

How do I travel from County Carlow to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from County Carlow to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €20 - €40.

How long does it take to get from County Carlow to Cork?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from County Carlow to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Carlow to Cork bus from?

County Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the County Carlow to Cork train from?

County Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from County Carlow to Cork?

The best way to get from County Carlow to Cork is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the County Carlow to Cork bus arrive?

County Carlow to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.

Where does the County Carlow to Cork train arrive?

County Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from County Carlow to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between County Carlow to Cork is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from County Carlow to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

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County Carlow to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Carlow to Cork by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 51m
€21–40
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 23m
€28–41
Drive 172.2 km
1. Drive from County Carlow to Corkcar 172.2 km
2h 19m
€30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Myshall to Bagenalstownbus 481 / ...
2. Take the train from Muine Bheag to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 21m
€23–41

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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 SETU Cork Road in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garryhill to Cork via Carlow, Carlow, Kildare, and Portlaoise in around 5h 23m.

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