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How to get fromBallinasloe to Londonderryby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Londonderry by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Sligo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Castlereabus bus 546
    2. Take the bus from Castlerea to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 977
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    7h 20m
    £21–36

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus X4 / ...
    7h 35m
    £18–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    7h 48m
    £44–65

  4. Drive  146.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ballinasloe to Londonderrycar car 146.2 mi
    3h 4m
    £37–53

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galwaybus bus 763 / ...
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    7h 28m
    £34–47

Ballinasloe to Londonderry by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Derry Bus Station via Castlerea and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballinasloe to Londonderry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 48m.

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