There are 3 ways to get from Portarlington to Cork by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
2h 43m€19–27Bus
- 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
5h 16m€23–56Drive 185.7 km
- Drive from Portarlington to Corkcar 185.7 km
1h 58m€34–48
Portarlington to Cork by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Cork is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Cork via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Portarlington and Cork is 199 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Portarlington to Cork, including transfers.
Portarlington to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cork is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Portarlington, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington to Cork Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portarlington to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Portarlington to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Portarlington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Cork is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Portarlington to Cork.
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