What is the cheapest way to get from Kilrea to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Kilrea to Dublin is to train and bus which costs €18 - €23 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilrea to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Kilrea to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Kilrea and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilrea to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kilrea and Dublin?

No, there is no direct train from Kilrea to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Kilrea to Dublin?

The distance between Kilrea and Dublin is 257 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.

How do I travel from Kilrea to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Kilrea to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Kilrea to Dublin?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kilrea to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilrea to Dublin bus from?

Kilrea to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kilrea to Dublin train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilrea to Dublin?

The best way to get from Kilrea to Dublin is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €29 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Kilrea to Dublin bus arrive?

Kilrea to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Kilrea to Dublin train arrive?

Kilrea to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Kilrea to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilrea to Dublin is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Kilrea to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Dublin.

Kilrea to Dublin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilrea to Dublin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
4h 28m
€34–48
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
5h 19m
€18–23
Drive 207.2 km
1. Drive from Kilrea to Dublincar 207.2 km
2h 38m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
5h 42m
€23–29

Kilrea to Dublin by bus and train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kilrea, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Dublin Connolly via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, Ballymena, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to The Gresham Hotel via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, and Belfast Glengall in around 5h 42m.

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