There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Balla by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Balla52
6h 59m€46–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ClaremorrisIc / ...
7h 4m€44–71Drive 269.2 km
- Drive from Belfast to Balla269.2 km
3h 21m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Station458
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Balla Main Street52
8h 26m
Belfast to Balla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Balla is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Balla is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Balla. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Balla via Dublin Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Belfast and Balla is 447 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balla without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 59m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Belfast to Balla, including transfers.
Belfast to Balla bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balla is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 59m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 4m.
Belfast to Balla bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Balla is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Belfast to Balla.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Balla, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glengall Street to Balla via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Balla via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Balla Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 200+ hotels available in Balla.







