There are 4 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollyIc
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
7h 24m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport2
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
7h 44m£44–62Drive 213.6 mi
- Drive from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena213.6 mi
3h 54m£54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
- 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 / ...
8h 9m
Rosslare Strand to Ballymena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena is to train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Rosslare Strand and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Rosslare Strand and arriving at Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Great Victoria Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Rosslare Strand and Ballymena is 247 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena, including transfers.
Rosslare Strand to Ballymena bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station.
Rosslare Strand to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rosslare Strand station.
The best way to get from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Great Victoria Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena Bus Station via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Dublin Airport Zone 14, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £12–18
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–19
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- 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
Rosslare Strand to Ballymena bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 14 station.
Rosslare Strand to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosslare Strand to Ballymena is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Rosslare Strand to Ballymena.
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