How to get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. Next, take the 600 bus from Macdonagh Junction station to Andersons Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 600600
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macdonagh Junction
    ID 10326
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 887 bus from Carlow Station station to It Carlow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 736 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Setu station to Andersons Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Bus - 887887
Bus - 736736
Bus - 600600
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Carlow Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Bus - 887887
    Wait for bus
    887
    New Ross the Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    It Carlow
    ID 136061
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carlow It
    ID 598121
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wit (Opp Main Entrance)
    70 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh

The distance between Carlow, Ireland and Cork / Corcaigh, Ireland is approximately 212.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlow

Carlow is located at Carlow, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Green Lane.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Green Lane
  • Barrck Street
  • Carlow College

Public transit stations close to Cork / Corcaigh, Ireland

Cork / Corcaigh is located at Co Cork, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is St Patrick's Street.

Train stations close to Cork / Corcaigh:

  • Cork (Kent)

Bus stations close to Cork / Corcaigh:

  • St Patrick's Street
  • St. Patrick's Street
  • Drawbridge Street

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 887 bus from Carlow Station station to It Carlow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 736 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Setu station to Andersons Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Bus - 887887
Bus - 736736
Bus - 600600
Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
Leaves from Carlow Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Bus - 887887
    Wait for bus
    887
    New Ross the Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    It Carlow
    ID 136061
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carlow It
    ID 598121
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wit (Opp Main Entrance)
    70 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cork / Corcaigh
    Walk to
    Cork / Corcaigh
    Co Cork
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 600.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line 887, Bus line 736, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and Cork / Corcaigh?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh?

    The RAIL train line goes from Waterford (Plunkett) station near Carlow in Carlow to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cork / Corcaigh station near Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to Cork / Corcaigh by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland by train and bus is about 4 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlow to get to Cork / Corcaigh?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Waterford (Plunkett) station near Carlow in Carlow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlow and Cork / Corcaigh?

    Get off the train at the Cork / Corcaigh stop, which is closest to Cork / Corcaigh in Ireland.

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