The average bus between Cork and Ballina takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Ballina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cork and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Ballina at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Henry Street and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Ballina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballina station via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Cork to Ballina bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballina bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Ballina station.
The distance between Cork and Ballina is 101.4 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballina via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 3h 35m.