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How to get fromCork to Ballonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus Iw08
    5h
    €44–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus bus 500
    5h 23m
    €22–32

  3. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow to Ballonbus bus 484
    5h 1m
    €23–40

  4. Drive  178.2 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Balloncar car 178.2 km
    2h 22m
    €32–46

Cork to Ballon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.2 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballon, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballon via SETU Cork Road, Carlow Bus Stn, and Carlow in around 5h 1m.

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