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The average bus between Dublin and Ballymena takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Ballymena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Dublin and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Glengall and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station via Belfast Glengall station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Dublin to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.
Dublin to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Dublin and Ballymena is 170.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Belfast Glengall and Bridge Street in around 4h 25m.
