There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to 3Arena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
3h 57m€25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
4h 18m€26–37Drive 194.7 km
- Drive from Ballymena to 3Arenacar 194.7 km
2h 13m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4h 35m
Ballymena to 3Arena by train, bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to 3Arena is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to 3Arena is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to 3Arena. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend via Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport, Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to 3Arena. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Ballymena and 3Arena is 235 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to 3Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ballymena to 3Arena, including transfers.
Ballymena to 3Arena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to 3Arena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to 3Arena is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and 3Arena, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to 3Arena via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to 3Arena via High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to 3Arena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Ballymena to 3Arena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to 3Arena is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ballymena to 3Arena.
There are 1085+ hotels available in 3Arena.