There are 3 ways to get from Rathdowney to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Rathdowney to Cork by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from Rathdowney to Cork is to train which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Rathdowney to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdowney to Cork. However, there are services departing from Rathdowney and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Durrow and Cashel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdowney to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballybrophy and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rathdowney and Cork is 175 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Rathdowney to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rathdowney to Cork, including transfers.
Rathdowney to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Durrow station.
Rathdowney to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Rathdowney to Cork is to train which takes 3h and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Rathdowney, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Cork every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdowney to Cork Bus Stn via Durrow and Cashel in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballybrophy to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Durrow to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdowney to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Cashel station.
Rathdowney to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdowney to Cork is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Rathdowney to Cork.
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