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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Ballon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Waterford

    best
    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

  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. Train, line 482 bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bagenalstown to Ballonbus bus 482
    5h 23m
    €29–42

  4. Drive 178.2 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Balloncar car 178.2 km
    2h 22m
    €31–44

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Waterford to Muine Bheagtrain train Re / ...
    5h 31m
    €22–41

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Map of how to get from Cork to Ballon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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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