There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Ballymote by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Ballymotetrain Ic
6h 37m€42–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
7h 54m€40–63Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Cork to Ballymotecar 287.2 km
3h 30m€49–71Bus 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 Ballaghaderreenbus
8h 40m€41–61
Cork to Ballymote by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballymote is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballymote is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Ballymote Centre via Galway Ceannt and Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballymote via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Cork and Ballymote is 467 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballymote without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cork to Ballymote, including transfers.
Cork to Ballymote bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Ballymote is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballymote, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Ballymote via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ballymote Centre via Galway Ceannt and Ballysadare in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Broombridge to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Ballymote bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballymote is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cork to Ballymote.
There are 176+ hotels available in Ballymote.



