What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cobh?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cobh is to drive which costs €80 - €130 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cobh?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cobh is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Cobh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Spy Hill via Ballymena Bus Station, Europa Bus Centre, Aston Quay and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Cobh?

The distance between Ballycastle and Cobh is 564 km. The road distance is 479.3 km.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Cobh without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cobh without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Cobh?

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Ballycastle to Cobh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Cobh bus from?

Ballycastle to Cobh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Cobh bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Cobh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Cobh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Cobh is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Ballycastle to Cobh.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 311+ hotels available in Cobh.

Ballycastle to Cobh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ballycastle to Cobh by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
9h 48m
Drive 479.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Cobh479.3 km
5h 37m
€84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to High Street218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
10h 30m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHD - ORK
9h 54m
Bus, train via Kildare
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to KildareIc / ...
5. Take the train from Kildare to CorkIc
10h 51m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre171 / ...
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quay251
13h 12m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)LDY - ORK
10h 8m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Cobh.

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Distance: 563.8 km
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Spy Hill via Ballymena Bus Station, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 10h 30m.

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