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How to get fromBallymena to County Tipperaryby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to County Tipperary 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 Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 7m
    €43–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    4. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    €27–161

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 52m
    €44–174

  4. Drive  331.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to County Tipperarycar car 331.5 km
    3h 55m
    €61–88

Ballymena to County Tipperary by train and tram

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Thurles Station via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 8h 54m.

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