There are 4 ways to get from Ballybunion to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus 272
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 11m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
4h 17m€25–35Drive 127 km
- Drive from Ballybunion to Corkcar 127 km
1h 56m€22–31Bus, train via Listowel
- Take the bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 5m€22–39
Ballybunion to Cork by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Cork is to bus and train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Cork is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Cork station. However, there are services departing from Ballybunnion and arriving at Cork Bus Station via Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Cork is 178 km. The road distance is 127 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Cork without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ballybunion to Cork, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballybunnion station.
Ballybunion to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Tralee Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybunion to Cork is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ballybunion to Cork.
There are 285+ hotels available in Cork.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Cork Bus Station via Tralee Bus Station in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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