There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Carlingford 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 Newrytrain Ic / ...
3h 51m€28–40Drive 107.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballymena to Carlingfordcar 107.2 km
1h 29m€19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
4h 8mBus
- Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
4h 40m
Ballymena to Carlingford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Carlingford is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Carlingford is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Carlingford via Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Newry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Ballymena and Carlingford is 144 km. The road distance is 107.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ballymena to Carlingford, including transfers.
Ballymena to Carlingford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Carlingford train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Carlingford is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Carlingford via Belfast Grand Central, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Carlingford via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 40m.
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.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 Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Carlingford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Ballymena to Carlingford train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Carlingford is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ballymena to Carlingford.
There are 305+ hotels available in Carlingford.