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How to get fromBallymena to Limerickby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    7h 2m
    €44–63

  2. Bus via Dublin

    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 Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    7h 32m

  3. Drive 335.8 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Limerickcar car 335.8 km
    4h 34m
    €59–86

  4. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train 212 / ...
    7h 21m
    €45–66

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    7h 35m

Ballymena to Limerick by train and tram

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 7h 32m.

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