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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Cork takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena 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.

8h 34m
Duration
465 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ballymena to Cork bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Cork. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink8h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink8h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink15h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink8h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink7h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkAircoachCitylink8h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena 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.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Cork Alfred St via High Street, Belfast Glengall, Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), and Crampton Quay in around 8h 8m.

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