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 Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain 804 / ...
6h 24m€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 Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
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 24m.
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 Portlaoise, Portarlington, Castlerea, and Castlerea Stn in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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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 Portlaoise 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 66+ hotels available in Ballaghaderreen.