There are 3 ways to get from Swords to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Swords to Ballinasloe by bus, tram, and train
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The cheapest way to get from Swords to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Ballinasloe via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Ballinasloe via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Swords and Ballinasloe is 172 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €18 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Swords to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Swords to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Swords to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Ballinasloe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Ballinasloe station.
Swords to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Ballinasloe is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Swords to Ballinasloe.
There are 60+ hotels available in Ballinasloe.