There are 4 ways to get from Balla to Cork by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Balla to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 36m€29–55Drive 251.8 km
- Drive from Balla to Corkcar 251.8 km
2h 53m€43–62Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Balla to Ireland W Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
6h 27m€65–275Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Balla to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 44m
Balla to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balla to Cork is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Balla to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Balla to Cork. However, there are services departing from Balla and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Balla and Cork is 265 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.
The best way to get from Balla to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Balla to Cork, including transfers.
Balla to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Balla station.
Balla to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balla to Cork is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Balla to Cork.
There are 321+ hotels available in Cork.
What companies run services between Balla, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Balla to Cork Andersn's Quay via ATU Galway in around 4h 36m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–430
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Balla to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Balla to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balla to Ireland W Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Balla to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
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