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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Cork to Ballycastle?

The distance between Cork and Ballycastle is 343 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Cork to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ballycastle bus from?

Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballycastle is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Cork to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Cork to Ballycastle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Ballycastle 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
8h 54m
Drive 293.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cork to Ballycastlecar 293.5 mi
5h 25m
£71–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
9h 36m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ORK - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus
8h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
9h 50m

Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 340.7 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Ballycastle Pres Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 9h 50m.

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