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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Ireland to Ballymena?

The distance between Ireland and Ballymena is 146 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Ireland to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Ballymena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Ballymena train from?

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

Train or bus from Ireland to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Ireland to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ireland to Ballymena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ireland to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Ballymena is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ireland to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 215+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Ireland to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 19 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ireland 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 / ...
4h 9m
£22–33
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 / ...
5h 1m
Drive 121.7 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Ballymenacar 121.7 mi
2h 17m
£30–43
Line 19 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merrion Square South to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
5h 3m

Ireland to Ballymena by train

124Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Ballymena.

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 5h 1m.

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