There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon 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 Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 13m€26–37Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 17mDrive 239.8 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Corkcar 239.8 km
2h 55m€43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 29m€36–58
Roscommon to Cork by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Cork is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Cork. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Cork. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Roscommon and Cork is 291 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Roscommon to Cork, including transfers.
Roscommon to Cork bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cork is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Cork via Portarlington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Cork Andersn's Quay via Galway Cathdrl and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Cork bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, arrive at Galway Cathdrl station.
Roscommon to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Cork is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Roscommon to Cork.
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