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

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  1. Line 27 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Five Lampsbus bus 27
    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
    4h 32m
    £27–39

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    4h 43m

  3. Drive 126.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tallaght to Ballymenacar car 126.4 mi
    2h 26m
    £31–45

  4. Line 82 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Westland Rowbus bus 82
    2. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5h 51m
    £29–144

Tallaght to Ballymena by bus and train

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Red Cow Luas to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 4h 43m.

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