There are 3 ways to get from Mayo County to County 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
7h 23m€50–80Drive 260.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Mayo County to County Corkcar 260.7 km
3h 2m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 42m€53–79
Mayo County to County Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to County Cork is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to County Cork is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via Castlebar, ATU Galway and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Mayo County and County Cork is 295 km. The road distance is 260.7 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to County Cork without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Mayo County to County Cork, including transfers.
Mayo County to County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to County Cork is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Saint Ann's Road via Castlebar, ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and St Patrick's Street in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlough to Blarney East via Castlebar Stn, Castlebar, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 7h 42m.
- 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 County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Mayo County to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to County Cork is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Mayo County to County Cork.
There are 353+ hotels available in County Cork.



