Bus Tickets from Cork to Ballina

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cork to Ballina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration8h 40m
Number of daily buses18.8
Earliest bus departure7:25am
Distance155 miles (250 km)
Latest bus departure4:25pm

Cork to Ballina Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Ballina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $73 for a bus ticket from Cork to Ballina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cork and Ballina!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cork to Ballina, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cork to Ballina that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cork to Ballina while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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