There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballinasloe 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 13m€25–36Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 5m€30–47Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballinasloecar 200.1 km
2h 30m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 55m€35–49
Cork to Ballinasloe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballinasloe via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cork and Ballinasloe is 284 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cork to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Cork to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballinasloe via Portarlington in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballinasloe via Galway Ceannt and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballinasloe is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cork to Ballinasloe.
There are 61+ hotels available in Ballinasloe.