There are 5 ways to get from Roscrea to Ballina by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
5h 32m€23–32Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
6h 53m€28–43Drive 193.3 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Ballinacar 193.3 km
2h 27m€33–47Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
6h 38m€26–36Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Swinfordbus 440
7h 6m€44–63
Roscrea to Ballina by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Ballina is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Ballina Humbrt via Birr and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Ballina via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Roscrea and Ballina is 231 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Ballina without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Roscrea to Ballina, including transfers.
Roscrea to Ballina bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Roscrea to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Ballina is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscrea to Ballina via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Ballina Humbrt via Birr and ATU Galway in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 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
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Roscrea to Ballina bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Roscrea to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Ballina is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Roscrea to Ballina.
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