There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Ballina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
3h 34m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
6h 3m€33–49Drive 214.1 km
- Drive from Kildare to Ballinacar 214.1 km
2h 51m€36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
4h 38m€26–37
Kildare to Ballina by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Ballina is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Ballina via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Kildare and Ballina is 223 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kildare to Ballina, including transfers.
Kildare to Ballina bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Ballina is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Manulla Junction 6 times a week. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Village to Ballina Bus Stn via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- 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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- 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
Kildare to Ballina bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kildare to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Ballina is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kildare to Ballina.
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