There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Killala by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Stationbus 52
7h 56m€41–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Manulla Junctiontrain Re
8h 23m€37–55Drive 297.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Killalacar 297.8 km
3h 39m€51–73Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbert Streetbus 430
8h 58m€39–54
Cork to Killala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Killala is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Killala is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Killala. However, there are services departing from Cork Anderson's Quay and arriving at Killala via Galway Ceannt Station and Ballina Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Cork and Killala is 338 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Killala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Cork to Killala, including transfers.
Cork to Killala bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Anderson's Quay station.
The best way to get from Cork to Killala is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 23m.
Cork to Killala bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Killala is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cork to Killala.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Killala, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Killala via Galway Ceannt Station and Ballina Bus Station in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Killala via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Manulla Junction, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Station in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbert Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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