What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Slemish?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Slemish is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Slemish?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Slemish is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Slemish?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Slemish. 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.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Slemish?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Slemish. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Dublin to Slemish?

The distance between Dublin and Slemish is 155 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Slemish without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Slemish without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Slemish?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Dublin to Slemish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Slemish bus from?

Dublin to Slemish bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Slemish train from?

Dublin to Slemish train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Dublin to Slemish?

The best way to get from Dublin to Slemish is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Dublin to Slemish bus arrive?

Dublin to Slemish bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where does the Dublin to Slemish train arrive?

Dublin to Slemish train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Slemish?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Slemish is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dublin to Slemish.

Where can I stay near Slemish?

There are 243+ hotels available in Slemish.

Dublin to Slemish - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Slemish by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
3h 35m
£47–63
Drive 130.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Slemishcar 130.4 mi
2h 17m
£32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
4h 12m
£49–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4h 40m

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Slemish, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Slemish via Belfast Grand Central and Ballymena in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Slemish via Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 40m.

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