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How to get from Cobh to Ballina by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cobh to Ballina in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Cobh station to Cork (Kent) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 22 bus from Heuston Station station to Ballina Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 25 min.

445min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Cobh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cobh
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Cork (Kent)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    157 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 10995
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ballina
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ballina Station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Station
    ID 555051
    215 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 51 and 430

To get from Cobh to Ballina in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Cobh station to Cork (Kent) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 430 bus from Atu Galway City station to Circular Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 35 min.

455min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 430430
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Cobh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cobh
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Cork (Kent)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    650 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522841
    250 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Circular Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Circular Road
    130 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    960 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cobh to Ballina

The distance between Cobh, Ireland and Ballina, Ireland is approximately 524.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 445 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cobh to Ballina by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cobh

Cobh is located at Cobh, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Cobh.

Train stations close to Cobh:

  • Cobh
  • Rushbrooke
  • Carrigaloe

Bus stations close to Cobh:

  • Park Lane
  • Newtown Road
  • College Crescent

Public transit stations close to Ballina, Ireland

Ballina is located at Ballina, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ballina Station.

Train stations close to Ballina:

  • Ballina

Bus stations close to Ballina:

  • Ballina Station
  • Ballina Motor Care
  • Circular Road

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 51 and 430

To get from Cobh to Ballina in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Cobh station to Cork (Kent) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 430 bus from Atu Galway City station to Circular Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 35 min.

455min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 430430
Walk to Ballina
Leaves from Cobh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cobh
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Cork (Kent)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    650 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Galway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522841
    250 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Circular Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Circular Road
    130 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballina
    Walk to
    Ballina
    960 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cobh to Ballina?

    The fastest way takes 445 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cobh to Ballina?

    The alternative route takes 455 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 51, Bus line 430.

  • Is there a direct train between Cobh and Ballina in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cobh to Ballina in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Cobh station near Cobh to Cork (Kent) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Cork (Kent) station near Ballina in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Cobh to Ballina in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cobh and Ballina in Ireland by train and bus is about 7 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cobh to get to Ballina in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Cobh station near Cobh in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cobh and Ballina in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Cork (Kent) stop, which is closest to Ballina in Ireland.

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