There are 3 ways to get from Ballymote to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballymote to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 4m€40–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 32m€35–60Drive 288.3 km
- Drive from Ballymote to Corkcar 288.3 km
3h 29m€49–71
Ballymote to Cork by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymote to Cork is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymote to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymote to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballymote Centre and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Ballaghaderreen and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymote to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballymote and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Ballymote and Cork is 463 km. The road distance is 288.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballymote to Cork without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ballymote to Cork, including transfers.
Ballymote to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Ballaghaderreen station.
Ballymote to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballymote station.
The best way to get from Ballymote to Cork is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Ballymote, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymote to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballymote Centre to Cork Andersn's Quay via Ballaghaderreen and ATU Galway in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballymote to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.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/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymote to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballymote to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymote to Cork is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ballymote to Cork.
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