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How to get fromCounty Westmeath to Corkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from County Westmeath to Cork by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Re / ...
    3h 55m
    €58–76

  2. Bus, train via Thurles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 20m
    €26–39

  3. Drive  228.2 km

    1. Drive from County Westmeath to Corkcar car 228.2 km
    2h 33m
    €40–58

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Re / ...
    5h 8m
    €37–52

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    6h 55m
    €51–70

County Westmeath to Cork by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 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.

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