Trains from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe

  • Lowest price from €17.41
  • Average duration 4h 59m
  • Connections per day 6
  • Distance 52 km
  • CO₂ per person 1 kg

train from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe

The journey from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe is about 52 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 59m with 6 connections per day.

Lowest price €17.41
Trip duration 4h 59m
Connections per day 6
Lowest price €17.41
Highest price €34.39
First departure 06:12 AM
Last departure 04:16 PM
Distance 52 km
Departure Longford, Leinster
Arrival Ballinasloe
Travel operator Irish Rail
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When to book from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, July is typically the cheapest month to travel from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe by train, with medians around €3.57 versus about €7.70 in November (roughly a 116% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 116%

The cheapest time to travel is July (€3.57); the most expensive is November (€7.70).

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Compare average prices by month and book when it suits you.

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Carriers on this route

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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 3.64kg
bus 3.9kg
flight 10.4kg
carpool 8.32kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Longford, Leinster to Ballinasloe?

The train journey between Longford, Leinster and Ballinasloe emits 3.64kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Longford, Leinster and Ballinasloe?

Taking the train between Longford, Leinster and Ballinasloe saves 6.76kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.26kg compared to the bus and 4.68kg compared to the car.

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