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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    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 20m
    £40–58

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736
    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 / ...
    7h 3m

  3. Drive 214.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waterford to Ballymenacar car 214.7 mi
    4h 1m
    £53–76

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    7h 11m

Waterford to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Waterford to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 7h 3m.

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