There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballygar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h€53–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballygarbus 425 / ...
5h 34m€34–54Drive 233 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballygarcar 233 km
2h 45m€40–57Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballygarbus 433
6h 24m
Cork to Ballygar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballygar is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballygar is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballygar. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballygar via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballygar. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Cork and Ballygar is 307 km. The road distance is 233 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballygar without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Cork to Ballygar, including transfers.
Cork to Ballygar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballygar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballygar is to train which takes 5h and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballygar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballygar via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Roscommon in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballygar via Galway Ceannt in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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 Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballygar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
- Phone
- 087-9144445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballygar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Ballygar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballygar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballygar is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cork to Ballygar.
There are 44+ hotels available in Ballygar.



