There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train, line 115 bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
- Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Church Streetbus 115
4h 42mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
4h 57m£26–131Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
5h 43m£27–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kilrea121.9 mi
2h 28mDrive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilreacar 121.9 mi
2h 28m£30–43Bus, train via Dublin Airport T1
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
5h 7m£26–131Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
5h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea is to bus and train which costs £25 - £140 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Church Street via Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilrea is 146 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea without a car is to bus and train and line 115 bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Kilrea, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Church Street via The Point, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Church Street via Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kilrea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilrea.
There are 272+ hotels available in Kilrea.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilrea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











