The average bus between Dundalk and Ballinamore takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 4 times a day between Dundalk and Ballinamore. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Ballinamore at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ballinamore. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballinamore station via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Dundalk to Ballinamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Lios Na Dara station.
Dundalk to Ballinamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballinamore station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballinamore is 90.6 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Lios Na Dara to Ballinamore via Cavan Bus Stn in around 3h 23m.