There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Ballina Bus Stn
best- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Sn to ATU Galwaybus Ng11
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 47mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 21m€33–71Train
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
8h 5m€49–71Drive 313.7 km
- Drive from Ballycastle to Corkcar 313.7 km
3h 51m€54–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cork is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Ballina Bus Sn and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballycastle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Cork via Manulla Junction, Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Ballycastle and Cork is 327 km. The road distance is 313.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cork without a car is to bus via Ballina Bus Stn which takes 6h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ballycastle to Cork, including transfers.
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Barrett Travel, depart from Ballina Bus Sn station.
Ballycastle to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cork is to bus via Ballina Bus Stn which takes 6h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Ballycastle, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballycastle to Cork Andersn's Quay via Ballina Bus Stn, Ballina Bus Sn, and ATU Galway in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballycastle to Cork via Ballina Bus Stn, Ballina, Manulla Junction, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from Ballina Bus Sn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ballina Bus Sn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Barrett Travel, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballycastle to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Cork is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Ballycastle to Cork.
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