There are 4 ways to get from Ballinamore to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballinamore E to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 18m€40–66Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 25m€80–108Drive 288 km
- Drive from Ballinamore to Corkcar 288 km
3h 43m€51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 29m
Ballinamore to Cork by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinamore to Cork is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinamore to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinamore to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballinamore E and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinamore to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Ballinamore and Cork is 341 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Ballinamore to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ballinamore to Cork, including transfers.
Ballinamore to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Ballinamore E station.
Ballinamore to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Ballinamore to Cork is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinamore E to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballinamore to Cork via Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Ballinamore E to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinamore to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinamore to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinamore to Cork is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ballinamore to Cork.
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