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

The cheapest way to get from Bray to Ballymena is to train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bray to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bray and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bray to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Cornerstone Church and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via The Gresham Hotel and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bray and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Bray to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bray and arriving at Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Bray to Ballymena?

The distance between Bray and Ballymena is 160 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bray to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Bray to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bray to Ballymena bus from?

Bray to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cornerstone Church station.

Where do I catch the Bray to Ballymena train from?

Bray to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Bray station.

Train or bus from Bray to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Bray to Ballymena is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Bray to Ballymena bus arrive?

Bray to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at O'Connell Street Upper station.

Where does the Bray to Ballymena train arrive?

Bray to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Bray to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bray to Ballymena is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Bray to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 212+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bray to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
5h 4m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
5h 43m
Drive 133.4 mi
1. Drive from Bray to Ballymena133.4 mi
2h 37m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cornerstone Church to O'Connell Street UpperE1
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
6h 10m

Bray to Ballymena by train

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Bray, IE-WW, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Bray to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornerstone Church to Ballymena Bus Station via The Gresham Hotel, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 6h 10m.

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