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How to get fromBallina to Dundalkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Dundalk by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 7m
    €37–55

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    6h 9m
    €43–59

  3. Drive 219.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Dundalkcar car 219.9 km
    2h 54m
    €37–54

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 458
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 20m
    €47–67

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Enniskillenbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus bus 170
    7h 10m
    €53–73

Ballina to Dundalk by train and tram

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballina to Dundalk via Manulla Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Stapleton Place via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 9m.

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