The average bus between Ballycastle and Cork takes 8h 42m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Ballycastle and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Cork at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Cork station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Cork is 395.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Cork Alfred St via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Aston Quay in around 9h 52m.