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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Ballyliffin by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re
    4. Drive from Castlerock to Ballyliffincar car
    8h 52m
    €72–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ballyliffinbus bus 951
    10h 19m
    €51–79

  3. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus bus 932
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ballyliffinbus bus 951
    9h 47m
    €52–71

  4. Drive 452 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Ballyliffincar car 452 km
    5h 49m
    €78–112

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ballyliffinbus bus 951
    10h 23m
    €55–81

  6. Bus via Londonderry County Borough

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    11h 1m

Cork to Ballyliffin by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 638.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Ballyliffin via Airport Zone 12 and Letterkenny Bus in around 10h 19m.

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