The average bus between Dublin Port and Ballina takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Port 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 every 4 hours between Dublin Port and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Port is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ballina at 2:47 AM. All services require a transfer at S O'Casey Br and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Dublin Port 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 Dublin Port to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Dublin Port station and arriving at Ballina station via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Dublin Port to Ballina bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin Port to Ballina bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
The distance between Dublin Port and Ballina is 211 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 58m.