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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Ballina by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via UL Student Ctr

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    6h 47m
    €51–191

  2. Train via Rathdowney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain train Ic
    7h 45m
    €48–68

  3. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    6h 55m
    €52–75

  4. Drive 298.9 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Ballinacar car 298.9 km
    3h 59m
    €53–76

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    7h 33m
    €51–72

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Nenaghbus bus 735
    7h 55m

Belfast to Ballina by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Ballina via Burgh Quay and UL Student Ctr in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Killaloe via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 55m.

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