There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
4h 26m€41–59Drive 172.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballymena to Ashbournecar 172.1 km
2h 5m€31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4h 35m€42–170Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4h 52m
Ballymena to Ashbourne by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Ashbourne via Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Ballymena and Ashbourne is 255 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne, including transfers.
Ballymena to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Ashbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Ashbourne is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Ashbourne, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Ashbourne via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Beresford Place in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Ashbourne via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Ballymena to Ashbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Ashbourne is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ballymena to Ashbourne.
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