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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ballymena is to train which costs £18 - £27 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Grand Central Station Stand 10 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Macbride and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Ballymena?

The distance between Drogheda and Ballymena is 114 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £18 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Drogheda to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Ballymena bus from?

Drogheda to Ballymena bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Ballymena train from?

Drogheda to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda Macbride station.

Train or bus from Drogheda to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballymena is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £18 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Drogheda to Ballymena bus arrive?

Drogheda to Ballymena bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where does the Drogheda to Ballymena train arrive?

Drogheda to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Drogheda to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ballymena is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Drogheda to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 219+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Drogheda to Ballymena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Drogheda to Ballymena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Rail
2h 58m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3h 40m
Drive 91.3 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Ballymenacar 91.3 mi
1h 46m
£22–32

Drogheda to Ballymena by train

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Ballymena.

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Distance: 113.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda Macbride to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda to Ballymena Buscentre via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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