There are 4 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
6h 42m€32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Dillon Terracebus 458
6h 46m€51–73Drive 186.2 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Ballinacar 186.2 km
2h 58m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
6h 57m€49–71
Carrickmacross to Ballina by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Dillon Terrace via Cavan Bus Stn and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Ballina via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Ballina is 359 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Ballina is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Dillon Terrace via Cavan Bus Stn and Enniskillen in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Ballina via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 57m.
- 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 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Enniskillen to Dillon Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Carrickmacross to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Ballina is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Carrickmacross to Ballina.
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