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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Trim is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 17m.

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 17m 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 230 km. The road distance is 180.2 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 4h 56m and costs €29 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Trim?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Trim is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

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 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ballymena to Trim.

Where can I stay near Trim?

There are 118+ hotels available in Trim.

Ballymena to Trim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride0
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Trim Centre190
4h 56m
€30–46
Train, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Trim Ring Road111
5h 51m
Drive 180.2 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Trim180.2 km
2h 17m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central2 Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5h 28m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Street218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
6h 12m

Ballymena to Trim by train and bus

133Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Trim.

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Distance: 229.7 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Friars Park via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Navan Road Parkway, and Navan Road Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, 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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