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How to get fromCork to Ballymenaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    6h 44m
    £45–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    7h 58m
    £35–47

  3. Drive  268 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Ballymenacar car 268 mi
    4h 54m
    £66–96

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane ORK - BFS
    7h 17m
    £70–249

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    9h 12m
    £35–47

Cork to Ballymena by train and tram

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 58m.

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