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How to get fromBallymena to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 34m
    €42–62

  2. Drive 224.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballymena to Athlonecar car 224.3 km
    3h 7m
    €40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    7h 22m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 36m

Ballymena to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Arcadia via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 22m.

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