420 Ballina to Castlebar
Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 08:00, last bus 20:30. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 420? 5 other bus routes are numbered 420 elsewhere in the UK — see every 420 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:00 | 10:45 | 16:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Bus Stn | 08:00 | 10:45 | 16:45 |
| Corroy | 08:07 | 10:51 | 16:52 |
| Gortaskibbole | 08:10 | 10:53 | 16:55 |
| Knockmore | 08:12 | 10:55 | 16:57 |
| Cuing Beg | 08:18 | 11:01 | 17:03 |
| Pontoon | 08:23 | 11:07 | 17:09 |
| Cunnagher North | 08:29 | 11:13 | 17:16 |
| Ross West | 08:31 | 11:15 | 17:18 |
| Tawnylaheen | 08:34 | 11:18 | 17:21 |
| Castlebar | 08:48 | 11:29 | 17:32 |
| Mayo Hospital | 08:52 | 11:33 | 17:36 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Castlebar: 3 journeys, first 08:00 towards Ballina: 3 journeys, first 09:50
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Bus Éireann before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 420
420 towards Castlebar
All 11 stops
- Ballina Bus Stn Ballina
- Corroy
- Gortaskibbole
- Knockmore
- Cuing Beg
- Pontoon
- Cunnagher North
- Ross West
- Tawnylaheen
- Castlebar Castlebar
- Mayo Hospital Castlebar
420 towards Ballina
All 11 stops
- Mayo Hospital Castlebar
- Castlebar Castlebar
- Tawnylaheen
- Ross West
- Cunnagher North
- Pontoon
- Cuing Beg
- Knockmore
- Gortaskibbole
- Corroy
- Ballina Bus Stn Ballina
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 420 bus?
The first 420 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 420 bus?
The last 420 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 420 bus cost?
Fares on the 420 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 420 bus?
The 420 is operated by Bus Éireann.
Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.