The average bus between Cork and Ballymahon takes 9h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Ballymahon. 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 3 times a day between Cork and Ballymahon. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Ballymahon at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Ballymahon? 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 Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballymahon station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Cork to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Cork and Ballymahon is 191.1 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ballymahon via Limerick Colbert and Athlone Stn in around 6h 36m.