There are 4 ways to get from Ballymore to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
4h 55m€36–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 19m€33–49Drive 217.2 km
- Drive from Ballymore to Corkcar 217.2 km
2h 46m€38–55Bus via Athlone Stn
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
7h 12m€50–70
Ballymore to Cork by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballymore to Cork is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymore to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymore to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ballymore East and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via TUS North Gate and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymore to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Ballymore and Cork is 291 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballymore to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ballymore to Cork, including transfers.
Ballymore to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from TUS North Gate station.
Ballymore to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Ballymore to Cork is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Ballymore, IE-WH, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballymore West to Cork via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Portarlington in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballymore East to Cork Andersn's Quay via TUS North Gate, O'Connell Street, and Henry Street in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Ballymore to Cork bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at O'Connell Street station.
Ballymore to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymore to Cork is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballymore to Cork.
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