What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Bray?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Bray is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Bray?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Bray is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Bray?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Bray. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Cornerstone Church via Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Bray?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Bray. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Bray via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Bray?

The distance between Ballymena and Bray is 256 km. The road distance is 215.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Bray without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Bray without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €28 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Bray?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ballymena to Bray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Bray bus from?

Ballymena to Bray bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Bray train from?

Ballymena to Bray train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Bray?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Bray is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Ballymena to Bray bus arrive?

Ballymena to Bray bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Bray train arrive?

Ballymena to Bray train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Bray?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Bray is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ballymena to Bray.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 907+ hotels available in Bray.

Ballymena to Bray - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Bray by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Braytrain Ic / ...
4h 29m
€28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
5h 33m
Drive 215.2 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Braycar 215.2 km
2h 37m
€38–55
Bus via Tara Street
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
5h 56m

Ballymena to Bray by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Bray via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Cornerstone Church via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 5h 33m.

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