The average bus between Ballymena and Portmarnock takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Portmarnock. 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 every 3 hours between Ballymena and Portmarnock. 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 Portmarnock at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Portmarnock? 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 Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Portmarnock station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Ballymena to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portmarnock Village station.
The distance between Ballymena and Portmarnock is 160.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Portmarnock Village via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 15 in around 5h 22m.