There are 4 ways to get from Bundoran to Ratoath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Broombridgetrain Ic
5h 30m€34–63Drive 178.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Bundoran to Ratoathcar 178.1 km
2h 20m€31–45Bus via Virginia
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Virginiabus 30
- Take the bus from Kells Business Pk to Ratoath Eastbus 109A
5h 43m€45–79Bus
- Take the bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 194b
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus 30
6h 29m
Bundoran to Ratoath by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bundoran to Ratoath is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bundoran to Ratoath is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bundoran to Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Bundoran Centre and arriving at Ratoath East via Ballyshannon, Virginia and Kells Business Pk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bundoran to Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Broadstone via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Bundoran and Ratoath is 275 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Ratoath without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bundoran to Ratoath, including transfers.
Bundoran to Ratoath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballyshannon station.
Bundoran to Ratoath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Bundoran to Ratoath is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Virginia, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Bundoran, Ireland and Ratoath, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Broombridge hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundoran Centre to Ratoath East via Ballyshannon, Virginia, and Kells Business Pk in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Broombridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballyshannon to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Bundoran to Ratoath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Virginia station.
Bundoran to Ratoath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Broombridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundoran to Ratoath is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bundoran to Ratoath.
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