There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnionbus 272
5h 32m€26–50Drive 133.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunioncar 133.4 km
2h 2m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnionbus 272
5h 37m€32–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Ballybunion133.4 km
2h 2mLine 226 bus, train, bus, line 314 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Cork Kent Stnbus 225 / ...
- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowelbus 13
- Take the bus from Listowel to Ballybunnionbus 314 / ...
6h 19m€46–66
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Ballybunnion via Cork Bus Stn and Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Ballybunion is 187 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Tralee Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ballybunion.
There are 130+ hotels available in Ballybunion.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Ballybunnion via Cork Bus Stn and Tralee Bus Station in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
Bus from Cork Airport to Cork Kent Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €10–15
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Listowel to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork-ORK to Ballybunion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Ballybunion. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



