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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    5h 38m
    £33–49

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    6h 2m
    £18–133

  3. Drive  164.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballymenacar car 164.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £41–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    6h 28m
    £23–32

Portlaoise to Ballymena by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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 Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 6h 28m.

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