What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Ballycastle via ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Cork to Ballycastle?

The distance between Cork and Ballycastle is 430 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Ballycastle without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €50 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Cork to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ballycastle bus from?

Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ballycastle train from?

Cork to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cork to Ballycastle?

The best way to get from Cork to Ballycastle is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h.

Where does the Cork to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Cork to Ballycastle train arrive?

Cork to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Cork to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballycastle is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cork to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 137+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Cork to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 821 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic / ...
8h 29m
€50–73
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
9h
€40–71
Drive 312.1 km
1. Drive from Cork to Ballycastlecar 312.1 km
3h 52m
€54–77
Bus, line 821 bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
9h 40m

Cork to Ballycastle by train and bus

11Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.4 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Ballycastle via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ballycastle via ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt in around 9h.

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