There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ballymoney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain Re
5h 40m£35–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Charles Streetbus 218
7h 15m£23–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain Re
6h 42m£34–145Drive 182.9 mi
- Drive from Carlow to Ballymoneycar 182.9 mi
3h 37m£46–66
Carlow to Ballymoney by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballymoney is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballymoney is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Charles Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ballymoney via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Carlow and Ballymoney is 223 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballymoney without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Carlow to Ballymoney, including transfers.
Carlow to Ballymoney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ballymoney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballymoney is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Ballymoney via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Charles Street via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–110
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Ballymoney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Ballymoney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ballymoney is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Carlow to Ballymoney.
There are 850+ hotels available in Ballymoney.



