There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Mayo County 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 Castlebartrain 804 / ...
8h 46m€53–77Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Turloughbus 454
10h 16m€38–55Train, bus via Londonderry County Borough
- Take the train from Ballymena to Londonderrytrain Re
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 458
9h 12m€66–91Drive 263.5 km
- Drive from Ballymena to Mayo Countycar 263.5 km
3h 39m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
10h 4m€50–69
Ballymena to Mayo County by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Mayo County is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Belfast Glengall, Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Castlebar via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Ballymena and Mayo County is 491 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Ballymena to Mayo County, including transfers.
Ballymena to Mayo County bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Mayo County train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Mayo County is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Turlough via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Tawnylaheen via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Ballymena to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Ballymena to Mayo County bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Ballymena to Mayo County train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Mayo County is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Ballymena to Mayo County.
There are 230+ hotels available in Mayo County.



