How to Travel from
Cork to Ballina
by Route or Car
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Cork, Irish → Ballina, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Ballina
Composite routes from Cork to Ballina
Cheapest
3 h 21 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
6 h 5 min
250 km.
from $50.93
7 h 19 min
250 km.
from $71.52
6 h 40 min
250 km.
from $39.37
7 h
250 km.
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Route Navigator Cork - Ballina
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20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Sunday's Well Road
Sunday's Well Road, 226 м
226 м
Turn right onto Shanakiel Road
Shanakiel Road, 1 km 578 м
1 km 578 м
Turn right onto Shanakiel Road
Shanakiel Road, 378 м
378 м
Continue onto Blarney Street
Blarney Street, 1 km 26 м
1 km 26 м
Turn right onto Faggot Hill
Faggot Hill, 4 km 774 м
4 km 774 м
Turn left onto Castle Close Lawn
Castle Close Lawn, 1 km 582 м
1 km 582 м
Turn left onto Shean Lower
Shean Lower, 291 м
291 м
Turn sharp right onto Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road, 2 km 450 м
2 km 450 м
Keep right onto L2773
445 м
445 м
Turn sharp right onto L2776
194 м
194 м
Turn left onto New Mallow Road
New Mallow Road, 22 km 31 м
22 km 31 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto New Road
New Road, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Beecher Street Roundabout
Beecher Street Roundabout, 52 km 801 м
52 km 801 м
Keep right onto N20
1 km 147 м
1 km 147 м
Turn right onto Old Adare Road
Old Adare Road, 1 km 273 м
1 km 273 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto R526
3 km 322 м
3 km 322 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Loughmore Roundabout
Loughmore Roundabout, 1 km 980 м
1 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Raheen Roundabout
Raheen Roundabout, 1 km 7 м
1 km 7 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Quinn's Cross Roundabout
Quinn's Cross Roundabout, 403 м
403 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Temple Mungret Roundabout
Temple Mungret Roundabout, 1 km 787 м
1 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Dock Road West Roundabout
Dock Road West Roundabout, 18 km 629 м
18 km 629 м
Keep right onto M18
95 km 114 м
95 km 114 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuam Bypass
Tuam Bypass, 4 km 158 м
4 km 158 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Milltown Road
Milltown Road, 28 km 458 м
28 km 458 м
Turn left onto L1518
2 km 422 м
2 km 422 м
Turn left
9 km 784 м
9 km 784 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 8 km 526 м
8 km 526 м
Turn left onto N5
1 km 847 м
1 km 847 м
Turn right onto R321
5 km 798 м
5 km 798 м
Turn right onto N58
5 km 389 м
5 km 389 м
Turn left onto N26
15 km 48 м
15 km 48 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02
Train from Portarlington to Manulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$30.57
Bus from Cork Bus Station to ATU
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.84
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from Cork Bus Station to ATU
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$30.57
Citylink
Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Coburg Street to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$28.02
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$28.02
Treacy Coaches
Phone:
+353 86 399 3003
Email:
treacycoaches@yahoo.com
Website:
transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Barrett Travel
Phone:
+353 97 83544
Email:
info@barrettcoaches.com
Website:
barrettcoaches.com/
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station) is to bus which costs $27.17 - $45.65 and takes 6h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ballina (Station)?
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballina (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Coburg Street and arriving at Ballina Bus Station via Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Cork and Ballina (Station)?
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballina (Station). However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
How far is it from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
The distance between Cork and Ballina (Station) is 325 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
How do I travel from Cork to Ballina (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $27.17 - $45.65 .
How long does it take to get from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cork to Ballina (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cork to Ballina (Station) bus from?
Cork to Ballina (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Coburg Street station.
Where do I catch the Cork to Ballina (Station) train from?
Cork to Ballina (Station) train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Cork station.
Train or bus from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
The best way to get from Cork to Ballina (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $27.17 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 7h 19m.
Where does the Cork to Ballina (Station) bus arrive?
Cork to Ballina (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Where does the Cork to Ballina (Station) train arrive?
Cork to Ballina (Station) train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Portlaoise station.
Can I drive from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballina (Station) is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cork to Ballina (Station).
How do I get a bus ticket from Cork to Ballina (Station)?
Book your Cork to Ballina (Station) bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Ballina (Station)?
There are 88+ hotels available in Ballina (Station). Prices start at $56.89 per night.
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