The average bus between Dublin and Ballinamore takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Ballinamore. 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 and Ballinamore. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Ballinamore at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ballinamore. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Ballinamore station via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Dublin to Ballinamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Ballinamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballinamore station.
The distance between Dublin and Ballinamore is 129.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballinamore via Cavan Bus Stn in around 3h 42m.