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How to get fromCastlebar to Ballymenaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    7h 14m
    £44–64

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Enniskillen Busbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    9h 10m
    £32–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    8h 23m
    £35–48

  4. Drive  164.3 mi

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Ballymenacar car 164.3 mi
    3h 35m
    £41–60

Castlebar to Ballymena by train and tram

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Castlebar to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 8h 23m.

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