There are 3 ways to get from Portarlington to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Portarlington to Carlow Instbus
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 14m€23–56Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Portarlington to Cobhcar 190.5 km
2h 9m€33–47
Portarlington to Cobh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Spy Hill via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Cobh via Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portarlington and Cobh is 217 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Portarlington to Cobh, including transfers.
Portarlington to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Portarlington, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington to Spy Hill via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portarlington to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portarlington to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Cobh is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portarlington to Cobh.
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