There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Killala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinatrain Re
4h 32m€24–47Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
5h 12m€28–52Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Dublin to Killalacar 247.5 km
3h 2m€43–61Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
6h 59m€32–45
Dublin to Killala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Killala is to bus via Claremorris which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Killala is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Killala. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Killala via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Killala. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ballina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Dublin and Killala is 284 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killala without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dublin to Killala, including transfers.
Dublin to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killala is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Killala, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina twice a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, 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 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Killala is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Dublin to Killala.
There are 140+ hotels available in Killala.