There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
3h 41m€43–65Drive 160.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygarcar 160.5 km
1h 50m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballygarbus 425 / ...
4h 6m€33–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballygar160.5 km
1h 50mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballygarbus 425 / ...
5h 6m€28–39
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 13 and arriving at Ballygar via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Roscommon via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballygar is 192 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ballygar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballygar via Longford Stn in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Drumcondra to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Ballygar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Longford Stn to Ballygar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballygar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscommon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballygar.
There are 44+ hotels available in Ballygar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballygar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



