There are 5 ways to get from Ballincollig to Clara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€31–46Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Clarabus 738
6h 53mDrive 204.9 km
- Drive from Ballincollig to Claracar 204.9 km
2h 45m€36–52Line 220 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rosewood to Grand Paradebus 220 / ...
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
5h 34m€41–61Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clarabus 73
7h 46m€48–66
Ballincollig to Clara by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballincollig to Clara is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ballincollig to Clara is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballincollig to Clara. However, there are services departing from Father Sexton Pk and arriving at Clara via Cork Alfred St and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballincollig to Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Clara via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Ballincollig and Clara is 246 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Clara without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ballincollig to Clara, including transfers.
Ballincollig to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Ballincollig to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Clara is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Ballincollig, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portarlington twice daily. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Father Sexton Pk to Clara via South Mall, Cork Alfred St, Parkgate St, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Heuston to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Rosewood to Grand Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–14
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
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Booking & Getting There
Ballincollig to Clara bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Ballincollig to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballincollig to Clara is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Ballincollig to Clara.
There are 84+ hotels available in Clara.