There are 5 ways to get from Swinford to Cork by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlestown to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 9m€35–72Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 50m€43–62Drive 264.2 km
- Drive from Swinford to Corkcar 264.2 km
3h 9m€45–65Fly
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
7h 6m€75–302Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Claremorris to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 20m€41–71
Swinford to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swinford to Cork is to train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Swinford to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Swinford and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Charlestown and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Swinford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Swinford and Cork is 302 km. The road distance is 264.2 km.
The best way to get from Swinford to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Swinford to Cork, including transfers.
Swinford to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Charlestown station.
Swinford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Swinford to Cork is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €310 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Swinford, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swinford to Cork Andersn's Quay via Charlestown and ATU Galway in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swinford to Cork via Claremorris, Claremorris, and Portarlington in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–390
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Charlestown to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Claremorris to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Swinford to Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Swinford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinford to Cork is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Swinford to Cork.
There are 315+ hotels available in Cork.