What is the cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballyclare and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballyclare to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from The Square Ballyclare and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The distance between Ballyclare and RDS Arena is 198 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballyclare to RDS Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena without a car is to bus and line 702 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus from?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The Square Ballyclare station.

Train or bus from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The best way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to bus and line 702 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus arrive?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballyclare to RDS Arena is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arena.

Where can I stay near RDS Arena?

There are 1045+ hotels available in RDS Arena.

Ballyclare to RDS Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 702 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 702 bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Square Ballyclare to High Street153
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to RDS Ballsbridge702
4h 13m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
4h 35m
€19–24
Train
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4h 22m
€21–30
Drive 189.2 km
1. Drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arena189.2 km
1h 58m
€34–49

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 198.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?

You can take a bus from The Square Ballyclare to RDS Arena via High Street, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, and RDS Ballsbridge in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route 3 times a day.

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