There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote 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 Ballymotetrain Ic
4h 4m€20–37Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
5h 1m€26–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballymote196.4 km
2h 21mDrive 196.4 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymotecar 196.4 km
2h 21m€33–48
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote is to train which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 13 and arriving at Ballymote Centre via Ballaghaderreen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Ballymote via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballymote is 209 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ballymote, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote hourly. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballaghaderreen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballaghaderreen station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymote station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymote.
There are 175+ hotels available in Ballymote.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballymote. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



