The average bus between Ballymena and Strangford takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Strangford. 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 Strangford. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Strangford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Strangford? 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 Strangford. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Strangford station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Ballymena to Strangford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Strangford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.
The distance between Ballymena and Strangford is 71.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Strangford Square via High Street, Adelaide St., and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 3h 44m.