What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dublin is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Dublin. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Dublin?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Dublin?

The distance between Ballymena and Dublin is 233 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €25 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Dublin?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ballymena to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Dublin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Dublin train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Dublin?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Dublin is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Ballymena to Dublin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Dublin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Dublin is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ballymena to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Dublin 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 Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
3h 33m
€25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollybus 105 / ...
4h 3m
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Dublincar 197.5 km
2h 17m
€34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
4h 19m

Ballymena to Dublin by train

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Distance: 233.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to The Gresham Hotel via High Street and Europa Bus Centre in around 4h 19m.

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