There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 14m€22–33Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 22
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Villagebus 300
5h 8m€33–46Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Ballina to Kildarecar 213.9 km
2h 51m€36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Claremorrisbus 430
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 50m€27–40
Ballina to Kildare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Kildare is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Stn and arriving at Kildare Village via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Kildare via Manulla Junction and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Ballina and Kildare is 223 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ballina to Kildare, including transfers.
Ballina to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.
Ballina to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Kildare Village via Eden Quay and Burgh Quay in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Ballina to Kildare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Eden Quay station.
Ballina to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Kildare is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ballina to Kildare.
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