There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle 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 Larne Towntrain Re / ...
4h 48m£28–39Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re / ...
5h 30m£14–18Drive 129.4 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Ballygally Castlecar 129.4 mi
2h 11m£33–47Bus, line 256 bus
- Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Circular Roadbus 256 / ...
5h 35m£21–26
Dublin to Ballygally Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle is to bus and train which costs £14 - £19 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ballygally Castle. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at 312-318 Coast Road via Bridge Street and Circular Road Credit Union. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ballygally Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Larne Town via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Dublin and Ballygally Castle is 145 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £28 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle, including transfers.
Dublin to Ballygally Castle bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin to Ballygally Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ballygally Castle is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 256 bus, which costs £21 - £26 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ballygally Castle, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballygally Castle via Belfast Grand Central, Larne Town, Circular Road Credit Union, and 312-318 Coast Road in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Ballygally Castle via Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, Circular Road Credit Union, and 312-318 Coast Road in around 5h 35m.
- 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
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Bridge Street to Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Dublin to Ballygally Castle bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
Dublin to Ballygally Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ballygally Castle is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Dublin to Ballygally Castle.
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