There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane DUB - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Ballabus
4h 45m€78–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
5h 20m€24–46Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
5h 28m€32–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Balla220.8 km
2h 55mDrive 220.8 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballacar 220.8 km
2h 55m€38–54Bus via Charlestown
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Charlestownbus 22
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Ballabus My42
5h 51m€26–36
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla is to bus via Charlestown which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 11 and arriving at Balla via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Balla is 222 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Balla, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Charlestown to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Balla.
There are 249+ hotels available in Balla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Balla. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



