The average train between Ballinasloe and Cork takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinasloe to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ballinasloe and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinasloe is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballinasloe to Cork? 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 train from Ballinasloe to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe station and arriving at Cork station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Ballinasloe to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Cork is 160.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 17m.