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How to get fromDún Laoghaire to Ballymenaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    4h 4m
    £27–40

  2. Line 702 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 702
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    5h 32m

  3. Drive 127.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dún Laoghaire to Ballymenacar car 127.2 mi
    2h 27m
    £31–45

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    5h 35m
    £28–144

Dún Laoghaire to Ballymena by train

Calendar215Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dun Laoghaire to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 5h 32m.

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