There are 4 ways to get from Balla to Ballina by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Ballinatrain Ic
1h 25m€5–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balla to Castlebarbus 440
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
2h 6m€2–28Drive 38.5 km
- Drive from Balla to Ballinacar 38.5 km
36 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balla to Ballinataxi 38.5 km
36 min€55–70
Balla to Ballina by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balla to Ballina is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Balla to Ballina is to drive which takes 36 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Balla to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Balla and arriving at Ballina Humbrt via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Balla to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Manulla Junction and arriving at Ballina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Balla and Ballina is 39 km. The road distance is 38.5 km.
The best way to get from Balla to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €5 - €20.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Balla to Ballina, including transfers.
Balla to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balla station.
Balla to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Balla to Ballina is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €5 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €28 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Balla, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Ballina hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balla to Ballina Humbrt via Castlebar in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balla to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Balla to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
Breaffy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 712 1914
Castlebar Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 254 5404
Gibbons Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 244 0245
Triple A Taxis
- Phone
- +353 94 906 7777
Cleary's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 775 5007
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 641 3968
Tom Monaghan
- Phone
- +353 86 609 4380
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More Questions & Answers
Balla to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Castlebar station.
Balla to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balla to Ballina is 38 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Balla to Ballina.
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