There are 6 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the train from Galway to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€25–35Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
5h 4m€37–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Ballinasloe208 km
2h 36mDrive 208 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloecar 208 km
2h 36m€35–51Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 35m€30–41Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloebus 763
7h 19m€45–64
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Ballinasloe via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Ballinasloe is 260 km. The road distance is 208 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Ballinasloe via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Ballinasloe via Galway Ceannt and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork-ORK to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballinasloe.
There are 65+ hotels available in Ballinasloe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Ballinasloe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



