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How to get fromPortrush to Ballinasloeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    8h 3m
    €55–79

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Ballinasloebus bus 763
    9h 50m
    €39–52

  3. Drive  274.7 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Ballinasloecar car 274.7 km
    3h 43m
    €51–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    10h 4m

Portrush to Ballinasloe by train and tram

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portrush to Ballinasloe via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Ballinasloe via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 9h 50m.

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