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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Ballymena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    6h 40m
    £42–60

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    6h 58m

  3. Drive 184.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galway to Ballymenacar car 184.1 mi
    4h 13m
    £45–65

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
    3. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain train Re
    8h 49m

Galway to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 58m.

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