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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to County Meath is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to County Meath is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and County Meath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to County Meath. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Navan R147 via Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Ballymena to County Meath?

The distance between Ballymena and County Meath is 211 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Meath without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €29 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ballymena to County Meath, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to County Meath?

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Meath is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Ballymena to County Meath bus arrive?

Ballymena to County Meath bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to County Meath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to County Meath is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Ballymena to County Meath.

Where can I stay near County Meath?

There are 166+ hotels available in County Meath.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to County Meath 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 Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly / ...
4h 26m
€29–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus
5h 23m
€36–165
Drive 161.9 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to County Meathcar 161.9 km
2h
€29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus
5h 40m

Ballymena to County Meath by train and bus

119Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to County Meath.

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Distance: 211.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Blackcastle Demesne via Belfast Great Central, Drogheda Macbride, Bryanstown Manor, and Drogheda Bus Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Navan R147 via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 40m.

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