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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Portmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Europa Bus Centre and Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portmarnock?

The distance between Ballymena and Portmarnock is 247 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €28 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portmarnock bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Portmarnock?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Ballymena to Portmarnock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Portmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Portmarnock is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ballymena to Portmarnock.

Where can I stay near Portmarnock?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Portmarnock.

Ballymena to Portmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 102 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
4h 33m
€28–39
Train, bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Villagebus 102
4h 42m
Drive 189.7 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Portmarnockcar 189.7 km
2h 14m
€33–47
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
5h 29m

Ballymena to Portmarnock by train and bus

120Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Portmarnock.

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Distance: 247.2 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Portmarnock Village via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, and Five Lamps in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Portmarnock Village via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Abbey Street Lower in around 5h 29m.

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