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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Naas is to train and bus and line 126 bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Naas is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Naas?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Naas. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Kildare Co Co via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Naas?

The distance between Ballymena and Naas is 270 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Naas without a car is to train and line 126 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs €28 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ballymena to Naas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Naas bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Naas bus arrive?

Ballymena to Naas bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Naas?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Naas is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ballymena to Naas.

Where can I stay near Naas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Naas.

Ballymena to Naas - 4 ways to travel via train, line 126 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 126 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Naasbus 126 / ...
5h 2m
€28–39
Train, bus, line 126 bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Naasbus 126 / ...
5h 22m
€28–38
Drive 223.1 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Naascar 223.1 km
2h 40m
€39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare Co Cobus 726
5h 46m

Ballymena to Naas by train, foot, and bus

120Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Kildare Co Co via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 46m.

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