There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Galway 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 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 46m€49–70Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ballymena to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
7h 48m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
7h 20mDrive 295.7 km
- Drive from Ballymena to Galwaycar 295.7 km
4h 11m€53–76
Ballymena to Galway by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Galway is to train and bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Galway is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Galway. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Ballymena and Galway is 443 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ballymena to Galway, including transfers.
Ballymena to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Galway train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Galway is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Galway Coach Stn via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 20m.
- 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 Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
Ballymena to Galway train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Galway is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ballymena to Galway.
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