What is the cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballyclare and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballyclare to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via Europa Bus Centre and O'Connell St Upper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ballyclare and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Ballyclare to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from York Street and arriving at Sandymount via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The distance between Ballyclare and RDS Arena is 210 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballyclare to RDS Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €27 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus from?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ballyclare to RDS Arena train from?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

The best way to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus arrive?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Ballyclare to RDS Arena train arrive?

Ballyclare to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballyclare to RDS Arena is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arena.

Where can I stay near RDS Arena?

There are 1242+ hotels available in RDS Arena.

Ballyclare to RDS Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballyclare to RDS Arena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 52m
€27–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
4h 34m
€19–24
Drive 189.2 km
1. Drive from Ballyclare to RDS Arenacar 189.2 km
1h 59m
€34–49
Bus via Merrion Sq North
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
5h 2m
€26–154

Ballyclare to RDS Arena by bus, train, and foot

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.9 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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