There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
5h 22m£33–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay735
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
6h 11mDrive 164.5 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballymena164.5 mi
3h 17m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
6h 19m
Portlaoise to Ballymena by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Ballymena via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballymena is 199 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballymena Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 6h 19m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–20
- 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 Great Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballymena is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballymena.
There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.