What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Ballymahon?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Ballymahon?

The distance between Ballymena and Ballymahon is 271 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Ballymahon without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ballymahon train from?

Ballymena to Ballymahon train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Where does the Ballymena to Ballymahon train arrive?

Ballymena to Ballymahon train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Ballymahon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Ballymahon is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ballymena to Ballymahon.

Where can I stay near Ballymahon?

There are 91+ hotels available in Ballymahon.

Ballymena to Ballymahon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Ballymahon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballymahonbus 466
6h 58m
Drive 203.4 km
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1. Drive from Ballymena to Ballymahoncar 203.4 km
2h 46m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 58m
€53–78

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Distance: 270.8 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Ballymahon via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 6h 58m.

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