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

The cheapest way to get from Heuston to Ballymena is to train which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heuston to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Heuston and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Heuston to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heuston and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Heuston to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Heuston to Ballymena?

The distance between Heuston and Ballymena is 146 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heuston to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Heuston to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heuston to Ballymena bus from?

Heuston to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where do I catch the Heuston to Ballymena train from?

Heuston to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Heuston to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Heuston to Ballymena is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Heuston to Ballymena bus arrive?

Heuston to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where does the Heuston to Ballymena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heuston to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Heuston to Ballymena is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Heuston to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
3h 47m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
4h 23m
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Heuston to Ballymenacar 120.3 mi
2h 14m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
4h 40m

Heuston to Ballymena by foot and train

124Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Heuston to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Custom House Quay to Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 4h 40m.

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