There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus Ng01
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 42mBus via Ballina Humbrt
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 26m€33–71Train
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
8h 2m€48–69Drive 313.7 km
- Drive from Ballycastle to Corkcar 313.7 km
3h 51m€55–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cork is to bus via Ballina Humbrt which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 26m.
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 Stn and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballycastle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Cork via Manulla Junction and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Ballycastle and Cork is 328 km. The road distance is 313.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ballycastle to Cork, including transfers.
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, depart from Ballina Bus Stn 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 which takes 6h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 2m.
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 and ATU Galway in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballycastle to Cork via Ballina Bus Stn, Ballina, Manulla Junction, and Portarlington in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, 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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