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There are 7 ways to get from Tralee to Ballymena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tralee 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
    7h 45m
    £50–72

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train
    6h 43m
    £43–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    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 / ...
    9h 8m

  4. Drive 269.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tralee to Ballymenacar car 269.7 mi
    5h 40m
    £66–96

  5. Train via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    8h 12m
    £51–74

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Adarebus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Adare to Airport Zone 12bus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    9h 8m

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane KIR - BFS
    8h 31m
    £69–171

Tralee to Ballymena by train and tram

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Tralee to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 9h 8m.

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