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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. Bus, train via Downpatrick Bus Station

    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 Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
    3h 19m

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 237
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
    3h 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus 520
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
    3h 59m

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Castlewellan to Lanyon Placetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
    1h 19m

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 Newcastle Bus Station, Belfast Bedford Street, and Bridge Street in around 3h 59m.

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