The average bus between Ballymena and Ardee takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Ardee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Ballymena and Ardee. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ardee at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Ardee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ardee. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Ardee station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Ballymena to Ardee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Ardee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Ballymena and Ardee is 112.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Ardee via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Belfast Grand Central, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Villas in around 5h.