The average bus between Bray and Ballymena takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bray to Ballymena. 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 Bray and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bray is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at The Gresham Hotel and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bray to Ballymena? 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 Bray to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bray station and arriving at Ballymena station via O'Connell Street Upper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Bray to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cornerstone Church station.
Bray to Ballymena bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Bray and Ballymena is 185 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a bus from Cornerstone Church to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via The Gresham Hotel, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 15m.