There are 5 ways to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
6h 5m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
8h 20m€61–89Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Londonderry to Ballymahoncar 188.1 km
2h 26m€34–49Bus via Donegal
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballymahonbus 466
6h 38m€50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus X3
- Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballymahonbus 466
6h 59m
Londonderry to Ballymahon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Ulsterbus Depot and arriving at Ballymahon via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Londonderry and Ballymahon is 259 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon, including transfers.
Londonderry to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.
Londonderry to Ballymahon train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Ballymahon is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Donegal, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Londonderry to Ballymahon via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballymahon via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballymahon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballymahon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Londonderry to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Donegal station.
Londonderry to Ballymahon train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Ballymahon is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Londonderry to Ballymahon.
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