There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Ballinglen by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla JunctionIc / ...
4h 45m€65–84Bus via Dublin Busáras
cheapest- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Station22
5h 32m€37–52Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras Bus to Ballina, Bus Station22
5h 23m€42–57Drive 261.4 km
- Drive from Dublin to Ballinglen261.4 km
3h 16m€45–65Fly, drive
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)DUB - CFN
- Drive from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballinglen
5h 13m€74–374Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Enniscrone458
- Take the taxi from Enniscrone to Ballinglen
5h 53m€86–112
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ballinglen is to bus via Dublin Busáras which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ballinglen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
The distance between Dublin and Ballinglen is 298 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ballinglen without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Dublin to Ballinglen, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ballinglen is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 23m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ballinglen is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Dublin to Ballinglen.
There are 81+ hotels available in Ballinglen.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ballinglen, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras Bus to Ballina, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
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- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Donegal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–100
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–29
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras Bus to Ballina, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Enniscrone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Carra Cabs Taxis Ballina
- Phone
- +353 87 709 8585
Ballina Taxi Group
- Phone
- +353 87 295 8787
- Website
- ballinataxi.com
Ballina Taxi Co-op
- Phone
- +353 96 73333
Arrow Cabs
- Phone
- +353 96 77777
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