What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare is to train and bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and County Kildare?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to County Kildare. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at St Conleth's Church via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and County Kildare?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to County Kildare. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Newbridge via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Ballymena to County Kildare?

The distance between Ballymena and County Kildare is 277 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to County Kildare without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to County Kildare?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ballymena to County Kildare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to County Kildare bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to County Kildare train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to County Kildare?

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Kildare is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Ballymena to County Kildare bus arrive?

Ballymena to County Kildare bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Where does the Ballymena to County Kildare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to County Kildare?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to County Kildare is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ballymena to County Kildare.

Where can I stay near County Kildare?

There are 186+ hotels available in County Kildare.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to County Kildare by train, bus, or car

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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 Heuston to Newbridgetrain Re / ...
4h 32m
€30–45
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Lidl RDCbus 126
5h 36m
€28–38
Drive 228.3 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to County Kildarecar 228.3 km
2h 59m
€40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to St Conleth's Churchbus 726
5h 57m

Ballymena to County Kildare by train and tram

119Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to County Kildare.

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Distance: 277 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and County Kildare, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Newbridge via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to St Conleth's Church via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 57m.

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