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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Trim is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Trim is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Trim?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Trim. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Trim Ring Road via Europa Bus Centre, Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and Navan Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Trim?

The distance between Ballymena and Trim is 228 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Trim without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ballymena to Trim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Trim bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Trim bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Trim?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Trim is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ballymena to Trim.

Where can I stay near Trim?

There are 121+ hotels available in Trim.

Ballymena to Trim - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Trim 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Trim Centrebus 190
5h 3m
€30–46
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
6h 12m
Drive 179.3 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Trimcar 179.3 km
2h 16m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Trim Ring Roadbus 111
6h 38m

Ballymena to Trim by train and bus

119Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Trim.

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Distance: 228.4 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Trim Ring Road via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), and Navan Road Station in around 6h 12m.

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