There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
4h€28–39Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
4h 21m€33–44Drive 282.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Balbriggancar 282.5 km
2h 53m€48–70Bus #2
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
4h 21m€36–48
Cork to Balbriggan by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Balbriggan is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Cork and Balbriggan is 303 km. The road distance is 282.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Cork to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Cork to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Balbriggan is to train which takes 4h and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2 hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Cork to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Balbriggan is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cork to Balbriggan.
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