The average bus between Donaghadee and Ballymena takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donaghadee is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Donaghadee to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Donaghadee station and arriving at Ballymena station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Donaghadee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from New Street station.
Donaghadee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Buscentre station.
The distance between Donaghadee and Ballymena is 53.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from New Street to Ballymena Buscentre via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 53m.