What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballymena is to bus and train which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at George Street via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Sligo to Ballymena?

The distance between Sligo and Ballymena is 152 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sligo to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sligo to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Ballymena bus from?

Sligo to Ballymena bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Ballymena train from?

Sligo to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Sligo to Ballymena is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Sligo to Ballymena bus arrive?

Sligo to Ballymena bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre station.

Where does the Sligo to Ballymena train arrive?

Sligo to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Ballymena is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sligo to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 222+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Sligo to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Ballymena2 Ly->Gc / ...
4h 40m
£24–41
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
7h 23m
£38–55
Drive 114.8 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Ballymena114.8 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre234
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Street218
6h 22m

Sligo to Ballymena by bus, foot, and train

138Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to George Street via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 22m.

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