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How to get fromBallymena to Swordsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatownbus bus 101
    3h 54m
    €39–55

  2. Drive 181.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballymena to Swordscar car 181.1 km
    2h 3m
    €32–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    4h 3m
    €33–157

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4h 19m

Ballymena to Swords by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Swords Castle via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 15 in around 4h 19m.

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