There are 3 ways to get from Mayo County to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 26m€40–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 46m€34–51Drive 270.3 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Corkcar 270.3 km
3h 11m€46–67
Mayo County to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Castlebar and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Mayo County and Cork is 285 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Mayo County to Cork, including transfers.
Mayo County to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Cork is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Cork Andersn's Quay via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlough to Cork via Castlebar Stn, Castlebar, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Mayo County to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Mayo County to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Cork is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Mayo County to Cork.
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