There are 4 ways to get from Ballygar to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
4h 35m€52–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballygar to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 5m€34–56Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Ballygar to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 57mDrive 229.7 km
- Drive from Ballygar to Corkcar 229.7 km
2h 46m€41–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballygar to Cork is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ballygar to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballygar to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballygar and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballygar to Cork. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Ballygar and Cork is 307 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballygar to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ballygar to Cork, including transfers.
Ballygar to Cork bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, depart from Ballygar station.
Ballygar to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Ballygar to Cork is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Ballygar, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ballygar to Cork via Roscommon and Portarlington in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballygar to Cork Andersn's Quay via Galway Cathdrl and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
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
- 087-9144445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Ballygar to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Ballygar to Cork bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, arrive at Galway Cathdrl station.
Ballygar to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballygar to Cork is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballygar to Cork.
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