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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Castlewellan to Lisburntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    1h 52m
    £57–71

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castlewellan to Ballymenacar car 49.6 mi
    1h 7m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    3h 25m

  4. Taxi

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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Castlewellan to Ballymena. However, you can take the taxi to Lisburn, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Ballymena via Newcastle Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 25m.

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