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

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Ballymena is to fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Ballymena is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Killarney and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission Road and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Killarney and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Ballymena via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Killarney to Ballymena?

The distance between Killarney and Ballymena is 334 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Killarney to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Killarney to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Ballymena bus from?

Killarney to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission Road station.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Ballymena train from?

Killarney to Ballymena train services, operated by Cie, depart from Killarney station.

Train, bus or fly from Killarney to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Killarney to Ballymena is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Killarney to Ballymena bus arrive?

Killarney to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Killarney to Ballymena train arrive?

Killarney to Ballymena train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Killarney to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Ballymena is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Killarney to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 223+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Killarney to Ballymena - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Killarney to Ballymena by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
7h 31m
Fly Kerry Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane KIR - BFS
8h 5m
£40–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
9h 10m
Drive 274.4 mi
1. Drive from Killarney to Ballymenacar 274.4 mi
5h 50m
£67–97
Fly Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
6h 16m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
10h 6m
Train to Cork Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ORK - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
9h 38m

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Ballymena.

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Killarney to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission Road to Ballymena Buscentre via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 9h 10m.

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