There are 4 ways to get from Ballymore to Cork by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballymore West to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€36–51Bus, train via Thurles
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 45m€36–49Drive 217.2 km
- Drive from Ballymore to Corkcar 217.2 km
2h 46m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 1m€52–71
Ballymore to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballymore to Cork is to bus and train via Thurles which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymore to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymore to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballymore West and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Mullingar Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Ballymore and Cork is 291 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballymore to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ballymore to Cork, including transfers.
Ballymore to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Mullingar Stn station.
Ballymore to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymore to Cork is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballymore to Cork.
There are 311+ hotels available in Cork.
What companies run services between Ballymore, IE-WH, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballymore West to Cork Alfred St via Mullingar Stn, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Bus from Ballymore West to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballymore West to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- 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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