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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ireland is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ireland. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Burlington Road via Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Ireland?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Dublin Pearse via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Ireland?

The distance between Ballymena and Ireland is 234 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ireland without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ballymena to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ireland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ireland train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Ireland?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ireland is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Ballymena to Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Ireland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Ireland?

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Ireland by train, bus, or car

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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 43m
€26–39
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 31m
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Dublincar 197.5 km
2h 17m
€35–51
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 49m

Ballymena to Ireland by train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Dublin Pearse via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Burlington Road via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 4h 49m.

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