There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Kilrea 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 / ...
5h 36m£26–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
5h 42m£28–135Drive 128.8 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Kilreacar 128.8 mi
2h 39m£32–46Bus
- 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 / ...
6h 50m
Ireland to Kilrea by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Kilrea is to train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Kilrea is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Church Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Kilrea. 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 5h 36m.
The distance between Ireland and Kilrea is 161 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Kilrea without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Ireland to Kilrea, including transfers.
Ireland to Kilrea bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Ireland to Kilrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Kilrea is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Ireland and Kilrea, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Church Street via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Church Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 50m.
- 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 Kilrea bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Ireland to Kilrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Kilrea is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ireland to Kilrea.
There are 269+ hotels available in Kilrea.