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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustontrainIc
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain0
    6h 12m
    £42–61

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus218 / ...
    6h 47m

  3. Drive 208.2 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Ballymenacar208.2 mi
    4h 31m
    £51–74

  4. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeKIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
    7h 15m
    £55–119

  5. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain0
    6h 49m
    £43–63

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11busX1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain0
    7h 20m

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeSNN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
    8h 5m
    £86–222

Limerick to Ballymena by train and tram

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 6h 47m.

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