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

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  1. Train

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    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 Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    6h 47m
    €46–67

  2. 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 bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 600
    7h 33m
    €48–187

  3. Drive 346.2 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Waterfordcar car 346.2 km
    4h 2m
    €62–89

  4. Bus

    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 Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    7h 35m

Ballymena to Waterford by train and tram

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Waterford via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Waterford Bus Stn via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 35m.

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