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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymenaby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymena by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    3h 2m
    £21–29

  2. Train

    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 3m
    £27–49

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballymenarideshare rideshare 115.5 mi
    2h 6m

  4. Drive 115.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymenacar car 115.5 mi
    2h 6m
    £28–41

  5. Bus, train via Terminal 2 Zone 21

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    3h 17m
    £26–131

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    3h 27m
    £26–131

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    3h 45m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballymena by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Ballymena via The Point, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Europa Bus Centre and Bridge Street in around 3h 45m.

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