There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Killala 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 Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
8h 23m€38–69Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
8h 25mDrive 297.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Killalacar 297.9 km
3h 39m€51–73Bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
8h 45m€40–69
Cork to Killala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Killala is to bus via Ballina Humbrt which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Killala is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Killala. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Killala via ATU Galway and Ballina, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Killala. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Cork and Killala is 417 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Killala without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Cork to Killala, including transfers.
Cork to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Killala is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Killala, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Killala via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killala via ATU Galway and Ballina, Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barrett Travel
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Barrett Travel
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Cork to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Killala is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cork to Killala.
There are 138+ hotels available in Killala.



