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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 bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    8h 27m
    £56–175

  2. Drive 216.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doolin to Ballymenacar car 216.8 mi
    4h 44m
    £53–77

  3. Bus, train via Dublin

    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 Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    9h 9m
    £55–80

  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 Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    9h 32m
    £58–84

  5. Bus

    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 12bus bus 723
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    9h 45m

Doolin to Ballymena by bus and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 306.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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 12, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 9h 45m.

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