There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Ballymena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
3h 56m£26–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
4h 2m£28–135Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Ballymenacar 122.3 mi
2h 16m£30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
5h 10m
Ireland to Ballymena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
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 Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ireland and Ballymena is 146 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ireland to Ballymena, including transfers.
Ireland to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Ballymena is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
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 Grand Central in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–130
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ireland to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Ballymena is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ireland to Ballymena.
There are 239+ hotels available in Ballymena.