There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Port to Ballina by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
5h 10m€31–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
5h 19m€26–37Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Ballinacar 238.2 km
2h 55m€41–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus 458
6h 31m€37–52Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
6h 32m€34–47
Dublin Port to Ballina by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Ballina is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Ballina. However, there are services departing from East Wall Rd and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Ballina. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Ballina via Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Ballina is 246 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dublin Port to Ballina, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin Port to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Ballina is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Port to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
Dublin Port to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Ballina is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dublin Port to Ballina.
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