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How to get fromBallon to Corkby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballon to Cork by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ballon to Carlowbus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    4h 47m
    €22–55

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballon to Carlowbus bus 484
    2. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 32m
    €28–42

  3. Drive  178.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballon to Corkcar car 178.9 km
    2h 23m
    €32–46

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Muine Bheag to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5h 6m
    €22–40

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  • Distance: 246.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Ballon, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballon to Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 47m.

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