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

The cheapest way to get from Tipperary to Ballymena is to train which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tipperary to Ballymena is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Tipperary and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tipperary to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Tipperary and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Tipperary to Ballymena?

The distance between Tipperary and Ballymena is 258 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tipperary to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Tipperary to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tipperary to Ballymena bus from?

Tipperary to Ballymena bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Train or bus from Tipperary to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Tipperary to Ballymena is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Tipperary to Ballymena bus arrive?

Tipperary to Ballymena bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Can I drive from Tipperary to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tipperary to Ballymena is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Tipperary to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
6h 53m
£38–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
8h 40m
Drive 224.4 mi
1. Drive from Tipperary to Ballymenacar 224.4 mi
4h 17m
£54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 717
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
8h 56m

Tipperary to Ballymena by bus, foot, train, and tram

90Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tipperary to Ballymena.

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Tipperary to Ballymena via Limerick Junction, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tipperary to Ballymena Bus Station via Limerick Colbert Station, Limerick Arthur's Quay, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 8h 40m.

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