The average train between Cork and Ballinasloe takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Ballinasloe. 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 Cork and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Cork to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Cork and Ballinasloe is 160.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 53m.