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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain0
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebartrainIc / ...
    7h 39m
    €52–74

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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
    €39–65

  3. Drive 264.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Castlebarcar264.6 km
    3h 33m
    €47–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus721
    8h 58m

  5. Train, bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great 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 35m

Ballymena to Castlebar by train and tram

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Castlebar via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 8h 58m.

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