What is the cheapest way to get from Doolin to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Ballymena is to bus and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doolin to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Ballymena is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Doolin and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Galway Coach Stn, Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Doolin to Ballymena?

The distance between Doolin and Ballymena is 304 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

How do I travel from Doolin to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Doolin to Ballymena without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Doolin to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Doolin to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doolin to Ballymena bus from?

Doolin to Ballymena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.

Where does the Doolin to Ballymena bus arrive?

Doolin to Ballymena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.

Can I drive from Doolin to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Ballymena is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Doolin to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 225+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Doolin to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
8h 47m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 6m
£48–72
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Doolin to Ballymenacar 216.8 mi
4h 44m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Streetbus 218 / ...
12h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Doolin to Ballymena.

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Distance: 302.7 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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 Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 8h 47m.

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