Ballymena to Ireland Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Ireland takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 223 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x

4h 48m

€22–28

Ballymena to Ireland bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Ireland. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ireland at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:45 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
5:30 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
6:30 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Ireland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Burlington Road via High Street, Belfast Glengall, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 4h 48m.

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