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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ballymahon is to train and bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ballymahon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork station to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Station and arriving at Ballymahon via Limerick Colbert Station and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Cork to Ballymahon?

The distance between Cork and Ballymahon is 278 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Ballymahon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €27 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cork to Ballymahon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ballymahon bus from?

Cork to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cork to Ballymahon?

The best way to get from Cork to Ballymahon is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Cork to Ballymahon bus arrive?

Cork to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Can I drive from Cork to Ballymahon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Ballymahon is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cork to Ballymahon.

Where can I stay near Ballymahon?

There are 77+ hotels available in Ballymahon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Ballymahon by train, bus, or car

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 Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballymahonbus 73
5h 14m
€27–41
Train
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
5h 37m
€29–43
Drive 223.3 km
1. Drive from Cork to Ballymahoncar 223.3 km
2h 45m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus 72
6h 31m
€34–50
Bus via Kilkenny
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Ballymahonbus 73
7h 2m
€31–45

Cork to Ballymahon by train and bus

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Ballymahon.

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Ballymahon via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Athlone Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Ballymahon via Limerick Colbert Station and Athlone Station in around 6h 31m.

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