There are 5 ways to get from County Westmeath to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
3h 55m€58–76Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
5h 8m€37–52Bus
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
6h 55m€51–70Drive 228.2 km
- Drive from County Westmeath to Corkcar 228.2 km
2h 33m€40–58Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
7h 12m€37–55
County Westmeath to Cork by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Westmeath to Cork is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from County Westmeath to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from County Westmeath to Cork. However, there are services departing from Loughnavalley and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Mullingar Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from County Westmeath to Cork. However, there are services departing from Clara and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between County Westmeath and Cork is 259 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from County Westmeath to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from County Westmeath to Cork, including transfers.
County Westmeath to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Mullingar Stn station.
County Westmeath to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from County Westmeath to Cork is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between County Westmeath, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Cork every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughnavalley to Cork Alfred St via Mullingar Stn, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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Booking & Getting There
County Westmeath to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
County Westmeath to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Westmeath to Cork is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from County Westmeath to Cork.
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