The average bus between Craigavon and Ballymena takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Craigavon 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 4 hours between Craigavon and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craigavon is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 25 and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Craigavon 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 Craigavon to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Craigavon station and arriving at Ballymena station via Grand Central Station Stand 25 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Craigavon to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Rushmere Shopping Centre station.
Craigavon to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Craigavon and Ballymena is 46.9 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Rushmere Shopping Centre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Grand Central Station Stand 25, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 49m.