There are 5 ways to get from Bray to Ballina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
6h€28–42Bus
- Take the bus from Cornerstone Church to Westmoreland Streetbus E1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
6h 12m€30–43Drive 254.9 km
- Drive from Bray to Ballinacar 254.9 km
3h€43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus 458
7h 3m€37–54Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 27m€34–47
Bray to Ballina by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bray to Ballina is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bray to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bray to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cornerstone Church and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bray to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Bray and arriving at Ballina via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bray and Ballina is 296 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Bray to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Bray to Ballina, including transfers.
Bray to Ballina bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cornerstone Church station.
Bray to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Bray to Ballina is to train which takes 6h and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Bray, IE-WW, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornerstone Church to Ballina Bus Stn via Westmoreland Street and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–29
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Cornerstone Church to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Bray to Ballina bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Bray to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bray to Ballina is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bray to Ballina.
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