What is the cheapest way to get from Malahide to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Ballina is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malahide to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Malahide to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Malahide and Ballina?

No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Malahide and Ballina?

No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Ballina via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Malahide to Ballina?

The distance between Malahide and Ballina is 289 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.

How do I travel from Malahide to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Malahide to Ballina without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €27 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Malahide to Ballina?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Malahide to Ballina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malahide to Ballina bus from?

Malahide to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.

Where do I catch the Malahide to Ballina train from?

Malahide to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.

Train or bus from Malahide to Ballina?

The best way to get from Malahide to Ballina is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Malahide to Ballina bus arrive?

Malahide to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.

Where does the Malahide to Ballina train arrive?

Malahide to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.

Can I drive from Malahide to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Ballina is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Malahide to Ballina.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 138+ hotels available in Ballina.

Malahide to Ballina - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
5h 46m
€28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
6h 1m
€30–42
Drive 247.3 km
1. Drive from Malahide to Ballinacar 247.3 km
2h 58m
€42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus 458
6h 42m
€37–53
Bus via Claremorris
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 30m
€33–47

Malahide to Ballina by train, foot, and tram

44Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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