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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and County Tipperary?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to County Tipperary station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Thurles Station via Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and County Tipperary?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to County Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Thurles via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Ballymena to County Tipperary?

The distance between Ballymena and County Tipperary is 375 km. The road distance is 331.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to County Tipperary?

The best way to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Ballymena to County Tipperary bus arrive?

Ballymena to County Tipperary bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to County Tipperary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to County Tipperary?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to County Tipperary is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ballymena to County Tipperary.

Where can I stay near County Tipperary?

There are 61+ hotels available in County Tipperary.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary 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 Thurlestrain Re / ...
5h 56m
€38–56
Train, bus
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Re / ...
6h 22m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
4. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Thurles Stationbus 858
8h 55m
Drive 331.8 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to County Tipperarycar 331.8 km
3h 56m
€57–83

Ballymena to County Tipperary by train and tram

119Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary.

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Distance: 375.1 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Thurles via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Thurles Station via High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 8h 55m.

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