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How to get fromBallymena to Castlebarby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Castlebar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain0
    2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Knock Airportbus64
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus440
    8h 5m
    €38–64

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebartrainIc / ...
    8h 6m
    €51–74

  3. Drive 264.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Castlebarcar264.6 km
    3h 33m
    €47–68

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus785
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus721
    8h 25m

  5. Train, bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus261
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Stationbus458
    9h 55m

Ballymena to Castlebar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Castlebar via Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Castlebar via High Street, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 8h 25m.

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