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 £23 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.

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. However, there are services departing from Bray and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Custom House Quay, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

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 Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Bray to Ballymena?

The distance between Bray and Ballymena is 160 miles. The road distance is 134.5 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 4h 51m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 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 4h 51m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bray to Ballymena bus arrive?

Bray to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre 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 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Bray to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bray to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4h 51m
£24–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 43m
Drive 133.7 mi
1. Drive from Bray to Ballymenacar 133.7 mi
2h 37m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
5h 47m

Bray to Ballymena by train

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Map of how to get from Bray to Ballymena.

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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 Great Central in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bray to Ballymena Buscentre via Tara Street, Custom House Quay, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 5h 47m.

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