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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eureka School to Saint Malachy's Vilbus bus 167
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    3h 56m
    £32–45

  2. Drive 100.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kells to Ballymenacar car 100.4 mi
    2h 4m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5h 15m
    £39–149

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Navan to Drogheda Busbus bus 190
    2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4h 43m
    £49–71

Kells to Ballymena by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kells to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kells to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Saint Malachy's Vil, walk to Dundalk, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kells to Ballymena via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 15m.

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