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Cork to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Ballymena takes 7h 21m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Ballymena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 21m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
  2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
7h 58m
£35–48

Cork to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cork and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 10 and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink8h 20m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 35m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 35m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink8h 38m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink8h 38m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink8h 38m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink8h 38m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 35m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Ballymena? 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 Cork to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 58m.

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