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How to get fromBallymena to Doolinby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Doolin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 13m
    €65–93

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 35m
    €60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 33m

  4. Drive 349.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Doolincar car 349.4 km
    4h 44m
    €63–91

  5. Train, bus via Ennis

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 50m
    €67–97

Ballymena to Doolin by train, tram, and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 512.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Doolin via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 9h 33m.

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