There are 3 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galwaybus 763 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 21m€29–50Drive 200.9 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Corkcar 200.9 km
2h 29m€35–50
Ballinasloe to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Cork is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Cork is 283 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Ballinasloe to Cork, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Cork is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinasloe to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Cork is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ballinasloe to Cork.
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