There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreenbus Ng05
6h 10m€33–52Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
6h 30m€40–58Drive 262.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballaghaderreencar 262.8 km
3h 9m€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballaghaderreenbus 429
6h 15m€39–60
Cork to Ballaghaderreen by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen is to bus via Galway which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballaghaderreen via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Cork and Ballaghaderreen is 290 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen, including transfers.
Cork to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballaghaderreen is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballaghaderreen, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballaghaderreen via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ballaghaderreen via Portarlington, Athlone, Castlerea, and Castlerea Stn in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballaghaderreen is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cork to Ballaghaderreen.
There are 67+ hotels available in Ballaghaderreen.