Kells to Ballymena Buses

Kells to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kells and Ballymena takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...

6h 9m

£29–38

Kells to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kells and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 1:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:55 PM → 8:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:55 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:55 AM → 8:39 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:55 AM → 8:39 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:55 AM → 8:39 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:55 AM → 8:39 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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