The average bus between Strabane and Ballymena takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strabane 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 5 times a day between Strabane and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strabane is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Strabane 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 Strabane to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Strabane station and arriving at Ballymena station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Strabane to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Strabane Bus Station.
Strabane to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at George Street station.
The distance between Strabane and Ballymena is 76.1 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Strabane Bus Station to George Street via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 32m.