There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
3h 25m£25–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4h 40m£17–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
4h 2m£26–124Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Dublin Connolly to Ballymenacar 120.2 mi
2h 13m£30–44
Dublin Connolly to Ballymena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena is to bus which costs £17 - £22 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Dublin Connolly and Ballymena is 146 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena, including transfers.
Dublin Connolly to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin Connolly to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £22 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Dublin Connolly, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via The Gresham Hotel, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 4h 40m.
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Connolly to Ballymena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
Dublin Connolly to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Connolly to Ballymena is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena.
There are 232+ hotels available in Ballymena.