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How to get fromBallymena to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballymena to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 56m
    £61–88

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 21m
    £45–65

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 4m
    £105–348

  4. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 16m
    £87–190

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    8h 27m
    £78–321

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 42m
    £70–187

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 12m
    £77–187

  8. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 42m
    £83–195

Ballymena to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Holyhead Ferry via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 21m.

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