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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    8h 25m
    €49–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    9h
    €40–71

  3. Drive  312.1 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Ballycastlecar car 312.1 km
    3h 52m
    €54–78

  4. Bus, line 821 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus bus 821
    9h 40m

Cork to Ballycastle by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 430.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Ballycastle via Portarlington, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 25m. 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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