There are 3 ways to get from Portarlington to Cobh 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 Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Portarlington to Carlow Instbus
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 15m€23–56Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Portarlington to Cobhcar 190.5 km
2h 9m€34–49
Portarlington to Cobh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Spy Hill via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Cobh via Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portarlington and Cobh is 217 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Portarlington to Cobh, including transfers.
Portarlington to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Cobh is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Portarlington, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington to Spy Hill via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portarlington to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Portarlington to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Cobh is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portarlington to Cobh.
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