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 Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
5h 41m£29–43Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 24mDrive 164.5 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballymenacar 164.5 mi
3h 17m£40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
6h 45m
Portlaoise to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena is to train which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
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 41m.
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 41m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 24m.
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, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballymena Buscentre via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great 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 (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
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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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 219+ hotels available in Ballymena.