There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballyhaunisbus 64
5h 15m€33–54Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Ballyhaunistrain Ic / ...
5h 17m€30–44Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballyhauniscar 240.9 km
2h 48m€42–61
Cork to Ballyhaunis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Cork and Ballyhaunis is 260 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis, including transfers.
Cork to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballyhaunis is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballyhaunis, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballyhaunis via Galway Ceannt in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ballyhaunis via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 17m.
- 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 Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballyhaunis is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cork to Ballyhaunis.
There are 75+ hotels available in Ballyhaunis.



