What is the cheapest way to get from Cobh to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Ballina is to bus via Ballina Humbrt which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cobh to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Cobh to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cobh and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cobh and Ballina?

No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Ballina via Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Cobh to Ballina?

The distance between Cobh and Ballina is 422 km. The road distance is 306.8 km.

How do I travel from Cobh to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Cobh to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Cobh to Ballina?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cobh to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cobh to Ballina bus from?

Cobh to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cobh to Ballina train from?

Cobh to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cobh to Ballina?

The best way to get from Cobh to Ballina is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Cobh to Ballina bus arrive?

Cobh to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Cobh to Ballina train arrive?

Cobh to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Cobh to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Ballina is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cobh to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 138+ hotels available in Ballina.

Cobh to Ballina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cobh to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
8h 3m
€41–61
Bus via Ballina Humbrt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
9h 9m
€39–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
8h 34m
Drive 306.8 km
1. Drive from Cobh to Ballinacar 306.8 km
3h 46m
€52–75

Cobh to Ballina by train

78Weekly Trains

8h 3mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cobh to Ballina via Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spy Hill to Ballina Bus Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and ATU Galway in around 8h 34m.

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