There are 3 ways to get from Leitrim to Cork by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Leitrim to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 55m€40–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 37m€39–60Drive 282.3 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Corkcar 282.3 km
3h 35m€51–73
Leitrim to Cork by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Cork is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Cork. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Leitrim and Cork is 337 km. The road distance is 282.3 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Leitrim to Cork, including transfers.
Leitrim to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Cork is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Cork via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Leitrim to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Leitrim to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Cork is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Leitrim to Cork.
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