There are 4 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 Re / ...
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 734 / ...
6h 57mDrive 204.9 km
- Drive from Ballincollig to Claracar 204.9 km
2h 45m€35–51Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
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 57m.
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 245 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 57m.
What companies run services between Ballincollig, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portarlington 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m. 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 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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 83+ hotels available in Clara.