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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Ballyshannon by bus, train or car

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Bus  •  3h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannon 30 / ...

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Train  •  4h 12m

  1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo rail

Drive  •  2h 28m

  1. Drive from Dublin to Ballyshannon 202.8 km

Dublin to Ballyshannon by bus

182 Weekly Buses
3h 40m Average Duration
€18 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ballyshannon is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 40m.

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The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ballyshannon is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Ballyshannon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

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The distance between Dublin and Ballyshannon is 225 km. The road distance is 202.8 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Ballyshannon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €18 - €27.

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The bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannon takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Dublin to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Ballyshannon is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 12m.

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Dublin to Ballyshannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballyshannon station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ballyshannon is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dublin to Ballyshannon.

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  • Distance: 224.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ballyshannon, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannon hourly. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Expressway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €18 - €27 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
Ave. Duration
3h 9m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€18 - €27
Website
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€18 - €26
Flexible
€19 - €27
Bus operators
Bus Éireann
Phone
+353 1 836 6111
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannon
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€18 - €26
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Expressway
Phone
0818 836611
Website
expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Ballyshannon Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€19 - €27

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