There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Ballymena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
7h 22m£44–64Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Ballymenacar 164.3 mi
3h 35m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
8h 23mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Enniskillenbus 458
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
9h 11m
Castlebar to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Ballymena is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Ballymena is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Ballymena via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballymena is 301 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Castlebar to Ballymena, including transfers.
Castlebar to Ballymena bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballymena is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.
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, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £18–26
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £20–27
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Ballymena bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Castlebar to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Ballymena is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Castlebar to Ballymena.
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