There are 6 ways to get from Portumna to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cloughjordan to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Corktrain 216 / ...
3h 40m€58–74Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 48m€24–34Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Portumna to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 36m€25–44Drive 168.6 km
- Drive from Portumna to Corkcar 168.6 km
2h€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Portumna to Nenaghbus 322
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 37mBus #2
- Take the bus from Portumna to Nenaghbus 322
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Limerick Colbertbus 323 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 58m
Portumna to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portumna to Cork is to bus and train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Portumna to Cork is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portumna to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portumna and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portumna to Cork. However, there are services departing from Cloughjordan and arriving at Cork via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Portumna and Cork is 217 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.
The best way to get from Portumna to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Portumna to Cork, including transfers.
Portumna to Cork bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Portumna station.
Portumna to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cloughjordan station.
The best way to get from Portumna to Cork is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Portumna, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Portumna to Cork via Cloughjordan and Ballybrophy in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portumna to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cloughjordan to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Ballybrophy to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Portumna to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- 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/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Portumna to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Portumna to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Nenagh to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–20
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More Questions & Answers
Portumna to Cork bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Portumna to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portumna to Cork is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Portumna to Cork.
There are 353+ hotels available in Cork.



