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How to get fromSligo to Ballymenaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Ballymena by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5h 59m
    £26–34

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
    3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    6h 27m
    £25–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo 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
    7h 3m
    £41–59

  4. Drive  114.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sligo to Ballymenacar car 114.8 mi
    2h 34m
    £29–41

  5. Bus, train via Londonderry County Borough

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Londonderry to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    6h 28m
    £36–52

Sligo to Ballymena by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to George Street via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 27m.

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