There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
4h 12m€55–76Drive 221.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Ballinamore Bridgecar 221.3 km
2h 52m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Newbridgebus 433
5h 25mBus via Bleannagloos
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Bleannagloosbus 425
5h 33m€44–66
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Newbridge via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Cork and Ballinamore Bridge is 304 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge, including transfers.
Cork to Ballinamore Bridge bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballinamore Bridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballinamore Bridge, IE-G, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge via Portarlington and Ballinasloe in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballinamore Bridge via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, and Newbridge in around 5h 25m.
- 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 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 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 Ballinamore Bridge bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballinamore Bridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballinamore Bridge is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cork to Ballinamore Bridge.
There are 59+ hotels available in Ballinamore Bridge.



