There are 4 ways to get from Cahir to Ballina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
7h 15m€34–52Bus
- Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus
7h 22mDrive 255.5 km
- Drive from Cahir to Ballinacar 255.5 km
3h 3m€43–62Bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 33m€45–64
Cahir to Ballina by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cahir to Ballina is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cahir to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cahir to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cahir to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Ballina via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Cahir and Ballina is 336 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.
The best way to get from Cahir to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cahir to Ballina, including transfers.
Cahir to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cahir station.
Cahir to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Cahir to Ballina is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Cahir, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cahir to Ballina via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cahir to Ballina Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert and ATU Galway in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barrett Travel
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Barrett Travel
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cahir to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Cahir to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cahir to Ballina is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cahir to Ballina.
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