There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
6h 3m€31–46Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 15m€29–43Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
6h 18mDrive 229.8 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction Station to Ballinacar 229.8 km
2h 40m€39–56Bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 10m€43–62
Limerick Junction Station to Ballina by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Limerick Junction Station and Ballina is 310 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina, including transfers.
Limerick Junction Station to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick Junction Station to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction Station, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Ballina Bus Stn via Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and ATU Galway in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barrett Travel
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Barrett Travel
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction Station to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick Junction Station to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction Station to Ballina is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Limerick Junction Station to Ballina.
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