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 15m.

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 15m 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 via Europa Bus Centre, O'Connell St Upper and Navan Rd Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Trim?

The distance between Ballymena and Trim is 228 km. The road distance is 179.1 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 46m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 6h 2m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

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 15m to drive from Ballymena to Trim.

Where can I stay near Trim?

There are 131+ 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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Trim Centrebus 190
4h 46m
€49–69
Drive 179.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Trimcar 179.1 km
2h 15m
€32–47
Train, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Trimbus 111
5h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Enfieldtrain Ic / ...
6h 2m
€35–50
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
6h 9m

Ballymena to Trim by train and bus

119Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Trim Centre via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Enfield, and Enfield Stn in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Trim via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell St Upper, and Navan Rd Stn in around 6h 9m.

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