There are 5 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€25–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
3h 58m€22–29Bus via Aston Quay
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
3h 56m€24–33Drive 252.2 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Corkcar 252.2 km
2h 38m€45–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 21m€73–245
Ballsbridge to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Cork. However, there are services departing from American Embassy and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Cork is 271 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Ballsbridge to Cork, including transfers.
Ballsbridge to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Cork is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Aston Quay, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ballsbridge to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Ballsbridge to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballsbridge to Cork is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Ballsbridge to Cork.
There are 320+ hotels available in Cork.