There are 4 ways to get from Blueball to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
3h 55m€26–37Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 25m€24–34Drive 182.7 km
- Drive from Blueball to Corkcar 182.7 km
2h 19m€32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 38m€39–55
Blueball to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blueball to Cork is to bus and train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Blueball to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blueball to Cork. However, there are services departing from Blueball and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Birr and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Blueball to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Blueball and Cork is 234 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Blueball to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Blueball to Cork, including transfers.
Blueball to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Blueball to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Blueball to Cork is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Blueball, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Cork every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blueball to Cork Bus Stn via Birr and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Blueball to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Blueball to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blueball to Cork is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Blueball to Cork.
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