There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand by train, bus, or car
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Train via Dublin
best- Take the train from Ballymena to Great Victoria Street
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare StrandIc
7h 56m€43–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare StrandIc / ...
8h 1m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to High Street218 / ...
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740
8h 14mDrive 344.6 km
- Drive from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand344.6 km
3h 54m€61–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central0
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740
8h 28m
Ballymena to Rosslare Strand by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Rosslare Strand via Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14 and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Rosslare Strand via Great Victoria Street and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Ballymena and Rosslare Strand is 395 km. The road distance is 344.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand without a car is to train via Dublin which takes 7h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand, including transfers.
Ballymena to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand is to train via Dublin which takes 7h 56m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Rosslare Strand, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand via Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, and Tara Street in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Rosslare Strand via High Street, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Ballymena to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Rosslare Strand is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ballymena to Rosslare Strand.
There are 165+ hotels available in Rosslare Strand.












