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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain 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
    5h 28m
    £35–51

  2. Drive 118.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Longford to Ballymenacar car 118.3 mi
    2h 46m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Longford Centre to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 862
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    6h 20m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 23 / ...
    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 32m

Longford to Ballymena by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Longford, IE-LD, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Longford to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longford Stn to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 32m.

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