The average bus between Carndonagh and Ballina takes 9h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carndonagh to Ballina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Carndonagh and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carndonagh is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ballina at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Derry Patrick St and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Carndonagh to Ballina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carndonagh to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Carndonagh station and arriving at Ballina station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Carndonagh to Ballina bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.
Carndonagh to Ballina bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Dillon Terrace station.
The distance between Carndonagh and Ballina is 175.4 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Carndonagh to Dillon Terrace via Derry Patrick St, Ulsterbus Depot, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 6h 37m.