There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain Ic
3h 47m€34–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
4h 11m€24–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballinafad182.1 km
2h 6mDrive 182.1 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafadcar 182.1 km
2h 6m€31–45
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 13 and arriving at Ballinafad via Carrick-on-Shannon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Boyle via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballinafad is 196 km. The road distance is 182.1 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ballinafad, IE-SO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carrick-on-Shannon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballinafad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Boyle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballinafad.
There are 170+ hotels available in Ballinafad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballinafad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.