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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Ballinasloe
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Ballinasloe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Ballinasloe will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Ballinasloe on Fri, Nov 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Ballinasloe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Ballinasloe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 131 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Ballinasloe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Ballinasloe buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 8:25 PM Ballinasloe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 10:25 PM Ballinasloe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Ballinasloe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
| 7:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 9:25 AM Ballinasloe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Ballinasloe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Ballinasloe
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Buses from Dublin to Ballinasloe run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €16 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 131 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Citylink from Dublin to BallinasloeYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Ballinasloe with AirCoach, Citylink for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Ballinasloe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ballinasloe, Brackernagh (Portiuncula Hospital), located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Ballinasloe
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- The Garden Terrace (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal at the designated taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 41, 102
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 15, 27, 49, 56A, 77A Train: DART
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