What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cork is to train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Cork. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Europa Bus Centre and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Cork via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Cork?

The distance between Ballymena and Cork is 502 km. The road distance is 433.1 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cork without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Cork?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Ballymena to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cork bus from?

Ballymena to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cork train from?

Ballymena to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Train, bus or fly from Ballymena to Cork?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cork is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Ballymena to Cork bus arrive?

Ballymena to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Cork train arrive?

Ballymena to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Cork is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Ballymena to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

Ballymena to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ballymena to Cork by train, bus, 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.

Train
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 11m
€48–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
7h 57m
Drive 433.1 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Corkcar 433.1 km
4h 57m
€76–110
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
6h 57m
€86–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
9h 23m
€53–194
Fly from Belfast International Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
6h 48m
€71–215
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 38m
€72–349

Ballymena to Cork by train and tram

99Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Cork via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Cork Alfred Street via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 57m.

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