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How to Book Train Travel From Dublin to Ballina

Ballina, the largest town in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland, rests at the mouth of the River Moy, which is well known for excellent salmon fishing. Ballina is also a very popular tourist destination with its many fine pubs and restaurants, ancient riuns and its annual Street and Art Festival. Get to Ballina from Dublin by train and enjoy a comfortable ride.

Appropriate visas
Computer with Internet access to make reservations
Valid passport

Instructions

Book Your Train Tickets From Dublin to Ballina
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  Plan to depart from either the Dublin Connolly train station or the Dublin Heuston train station to take an Intercity train to Ballina.
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  Be prepared to board the Bus/Luas to get to the Dublin Heuston station if starting out from or near the Dublin Connolly station.
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  Book your train travel reservations online at the Irish Rail Web site to travel from Dublin Heuston to Ballina (see Resources).
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  Note that most train routes include 2 connections, the first at the Westport train station and the second at Manulla Junction.
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  Realize that total travel time from Dublin to Ballina is from 4 to 5 hours.