What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballina is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballina is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Ballina?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ballina via Kildare and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Carlow to Ballina?

The distance between Carlow and Ballina is 265 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €24 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Ballina?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Carlow to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ballina bus from?

Carlow to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ballina train from?

Carlow to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Ballina?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ballina is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Longford, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Carlow to Ballina bus arrive?

Carlow to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.

Where does the Carlow to Ballina train arrive?

Carlow to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ballina is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Carlow to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 138+ hotels available in Ballina.

Carlow to Ballina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
5h 7m
€25–37
Bus via Longford
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
5h 50m
€43–62
Drive 240.6 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Ballinacar 240.6 km
3h 4m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
6h 3m
€34–49

Carlow to Ballina by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.7 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Ballina via Kildare and Manulla Junction in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 5h 50m.

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