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

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There are 5 ways to get from Doolin to Ballymena by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    9h 26m
    £55–78

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    9h 30m
    £46–62

  3. Drive  216.8 mi

    1. Drive from Doolin to Ballymenacar car 216.8 mi
    4h 44m
    £55–79

  4. Bus, train via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    9h 49m
    £56–82

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
    4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    12h 19m
    £47–61

Doolin to Ballymena by bus, train, and tram

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Doolin to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Ennis B na Trócaire, Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 9h 30m.

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