There are 4 ways to get from Ballinlough to Knock by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Knockbus 964
6h 15m€46–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
6h 23m€42–69Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
6h 44m€50–77Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Ballinlough to Knockcar 248.5 km
2h 52m€44–63
Ballinlough to Knock by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinlough to Knock is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinlough to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinlough to Knock. However, there are services departing from Sundrive Park and arriving at Knock via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinlough to Knock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Ballinlough and Knock is 272 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballinlough to Knock without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ballinlough to Knock, including transfers.
Ballinlough to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Ballinlough to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Ballinlough to Knock is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Ballinlough, IE-CO, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sundrive Park to Knock via St Patrick's Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballinlough to Knock via Cork, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinlough to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Ballinlough to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinlough to Knock is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ballinlough to Knock.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock.