How to get from Dublin to Ballycotton by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Dublin to Ballycotton in Ireland, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED light rail from Busáras station to Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 240 bus from Kent Station station to Ballycotton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Busáras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Busáras
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 244461
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ballycotton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ballycotton
    Ride to bus station
    Ballycotton
    ID 250721
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Dublin to Ballycotton in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C3 bus from Tara Street station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 240 bus from Kent Station station to Ballycotton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C3C3
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street
    ID 7732
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Maynooth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 244461
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ballycotton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ballycotton
    Ride to bus station
    Ballycotton
    ID 250721
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Ballycotton

The distance between Dublin, Ireland and Ballycotton, Ireland is approximately 312.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Ballycotton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dublin

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Mabbot Street.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • Mabbot Street
  • Talbot Street
  • Dublin Busáras

Public transit stations close to Ballycotton, Ireland

Ballycotton is located at Ballycotton, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ballycotton.

Bus stations close to Ballycotton:

  • Ballycotton
  • Barrack Hill
  • Main Street

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Dublin to Ballycotton in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C3 bus from Tara Street station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 240 bus from Kent Station station to Ballycotton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C3C3
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street
    ID 7732
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Maynooth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 244461
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ballycotton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ballycotton
    Ride to bus station
    Ballycotton
    ID 250721
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Ballycotton?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 240.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin to Ballycotton?

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line C3, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 240.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin and Ballycotton in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin to Ballycotton in Ireland?

    The RED light rail line goes from Busáras station near Dublin to Tallaght station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Tallaght station near Ballycotton in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Ballycotton in Ireland by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin and Ballycotton in Ireland by light rail, train and bus is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin to get to Ballycotton in Ireland?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Busáras station near Dublin in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dublin and Ballycotton in Ireland?

    Get off the light rail at the Tallaght stop, which is closest to Ballycotton in Ireland.

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