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How to get fromDundalk to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train 804 / ...
    6h 15m
    €38–55

  2. Drive 220.5 km

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    1. Drive from Dundalk to Ballinacar car 220.5 km
    2h 55m
    €37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    6h 38m
    €43–60

  4. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 170
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    7h 14m
    €54–76

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    7h 16m
    €47–67

Dundalk to Ballina by train and tram

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Ballina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Ballina Bus Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 38m.

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