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How to get fromBallymena to Malin Headby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 952 bus, line 954 bus

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    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonaghbus bus 952
    3. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Malin Headbus bus 954
    5h 19m
    €18–30

  2. Bus, line 954 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    3. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Malin Headbus bus 954
    6h 40m

  3. Drive 128.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Malin Headcar car 128.6 km
    1h 56m
    €23–33

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Castlerocktrain train Re / ...
    2. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    2h 14m
    €26–38

Ballymena to Malin Head by train, bus, and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Malin Head via Coleraine Buscentre, Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 6h 40m.

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