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Ballymena to Carlingford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Carlingford takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Carlingford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration
130 km
Distance
€25
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ballymena to Carlingford bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ballymena and Carlingford. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Carlingford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 1m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 31m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann3h 29m • 3 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Carlingford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Carlingford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Carlingford via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Newry Bus Station, and Newry Bus Stn in around 4h 41m.

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