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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 via Tipperary

    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 Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    6h 2m
    €50–73

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 Limericktrain train Re
    6h 44m
    €49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712
    7h 22m

  4. Drive 336.3 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Limerickcar car 336.3 km
    4h 32m
    €61–87

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    7h 22m

Ballymena to Limerick by train and tram

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 22m.

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