The average bus between Ballymena and Banbridge takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Banbridge. 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 5 times a day between Ballymena and Banbridge. 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 Banbridge at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Antrim Depot and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Banbridge? 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 Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Banbridge station via Lisburn Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Ballymena to Banbridge bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim Depot station.
Ballymena to Banbridge bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Banbridge Bus Station.
The distance between Ballymena and Banbridge is 57.1 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Banbridge Bus Station via Antrim Depot and Lisburn Bus Station in around 4h 10m.