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 Academy Street via Europa Bus Centre and Beresford Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Ballymena to County Meath?

The distance between Ballymena and County Meath is 212 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 27m and costs €29 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 27m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Ballymena to County Meath bus arrive?

Ballymena to County Meath bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street 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 152+ 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 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain 1_Gc->Dn
4h 27m
€29–44
Bus via Dublin
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 Beresford Place to Academy Streetbus Nx
5h 44m
Drive 161.9 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to County Meathcar 161.9 km
2h
€29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus
6h 4m

Ballymena to County Meath by train and bus

119Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to County Meath.

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Distance: 211.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Academy Street via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Beresford Place in around 5h 44m.

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