The cheapest and fastest buses from Ballyshannon to Dublin
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ballyshannon to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ballyshannon to Dublin will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ballyshannon for Dublin on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Ballyshannon to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ballyshannon to Dublin buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:18 AM Ballyshannon | 3h38 | 4:56 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:48 AM Ballyshannon | 3h38 | 6:26 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:18 AM Ballyshannon | 3h39 | 7:57 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:48 AM Ballyshannon | 3h47 | 9:35 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Ballyshannon | 3h47 | 11:07 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin
Buses from Ballyshannon to Dublin run on average 69 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 181 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 181 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 69 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 3h 18m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Ballyshannon to DublinYou can travel by bus between Ballyshannon to Dublin with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ballyshannon to Dublin by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ballyshannon, Bus Depot, which is located around 0.3 miles (525 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ballyshannon to Dublin
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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