Downpatrick to Ballymena Buses

Downpatrick to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downpatrick and Ballymena takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick 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.

2h 17m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 215 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus 215 / ...
Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...

2h 47m

£7

Downpatrick to Ballymena bus times

Buses run hourly between Downpatrick and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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.

Downpatrick to Ballymena buses

Trip Overview

Line 215 bus, bus

Downpatrick to Ballymena bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

10:45 AM → 12:50 PM

11:45 AM → 1:50 PM

12:45 PM → 2:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

9:45 AM → 11:50 AM

10:45 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:05 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

11:15 AM → 1:50 PM

2:15 PM → 4:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:20 AM

7:35 AM → 9:50 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Street

Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre

Downpatrick to Ballymena buses

Find Transport to Ballymena

Trip Overview

Line 215 bus, bus

Downpatrick to Ballymena bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

10:45 AM → 12:50 PM

11:45 AM → 1:50 PM

12:45 PM → 2:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

9:45 AM → 11:50 AM

10:45 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:05 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

11:15 AM → 1:50 PM

2:15 PM → 4:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:20 AM

7:35 AM → 9:50 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Street

Bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre

Bus trips from Downpatrick

Bus trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options