{"id":352,"date":"2011-05-12T13:35:34","date_gmt":"2011-05-12T13:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/ireland\/2011\/05\/trains-ballina-dublin.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T09:30:55","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:30:55","slug":"trains-ballina-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/ireland\/2011\/05\/trains-ballina-dublin.html","title":{"rendered":"Trains from Ballina to Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n River Shannon at Ballina<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

Taking a train from Ballina to Dublin is an easy way to travel from the northwest to the capital when you are visiting Ireland.<\/p>\n

Rail services on this route run regularly from Ballina station to Dublin Heuston station via Manulla Junction. They are operated by Irish Rail, which is the national rail company. All trains on both legs of the journey are InterCity ones.<\/p>\n

Trains from Ballina to Dublin depart every two to five hours. Given the infrequency of the service, it is a good idea to check timetables prior to travelling so that you don’t have to wait around at the station before you leave.<\/p>\n

The travel time on this route, including the change at Manulla Junction, is 3 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Single ticket fares can be as low as 14.99 euros for standard class if you buy your train tickets online in advance. There is also a 3-euro fee for credit cards and processing. Less expensive tickets for trains from Ballina to Dublin are available for children, farecard holders, and students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

River Shannon at Ballina Taking a train from Ballina to Dublin is an easy way to travel from the northwest to the capital when you are visiting Ireland. Rail services on this route run regularly from Ballina station to Dublin Heuston station via Manulla Junction. They are operated by Irish Rail, which is the national […]<\/p>\n

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