There are 4 ways to get from Roscrea to Cobh by bus, train, or car
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Line 850 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 12m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 45m€19–26Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Cobhcar 149.9 km
1h 53m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Corktrain Re / ...
3h 38m€20–29
Roscrea to Cobh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Cobh is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Spy Hill via Henry Street and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Cobh via Ballybrophy and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Roscrea and Cobh is 179 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Cobh without a car is to line 850 bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Roscrea to Cobh, including transfers.
Roscrea to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Cobh is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Spy Hill via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Ballybrophy to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Roscrea to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Roscrea to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Cobh is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Roscrea to Cobh.
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