There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballygar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
4h 18m€65–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballygarbus 425 / ...
5h 34m€34–54Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballygarbus 433
5h 24mDrive 233 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballygarcar 233 km
2h 45m€41–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €40 - €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 Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballygar. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Cork and Ballygar is 310 km. The road distance is 233 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballygar without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 4h 18m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballygar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballygar via Portarlington and Ballinasloe in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballygar via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- 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 Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
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 Portarlington 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 43+ hotels available in Ballygar.