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How to get fromCastlewellan to Ballymenaby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Castlewellan to Ballymena by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 215 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 215 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train Rail
    3h 18m

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castlewellan to Ballymenacar car 49.6 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–18

  3. Line 240 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    3h 59m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Castlewellan to Ballymenataxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 7m
    £100–130

  5. Line 215 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus 215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
    3h 32m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train Rail
    3h 44m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Ballymena Buscentre via Downpatrick Bus Station, Belfast Bedford Street, and Bridge Street in around 3h 32m.

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