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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Holyhead to Ballymena

Composite routes from Holyhead to Ballymena

Cheapest
6 h 40 min
Car
323 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$151.89

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Cullybackey to York
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63
Train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$59.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
info@aircoach.ie
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymena is to car ferry and drive which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymena is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Ballymena via Chester, Mossley West, Cullybackey and Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ballymena?

The distance between Holyhead and Ballymena is 316 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Holyhead to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Ballymena train from?

Holyhead to Ballymena train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Ballymena train arrive?

Holyhead to Ballymena train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ballymena. Prices start at $51.34 per night.
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