What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Ballymena?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ballymena is 273 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ballymena bus from?

Aberdeen to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ballymena bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 218+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Aberdeen to Ballymena - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 13m
£99–237
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
6h 28m
£50–170
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 35m
£83–305
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 33m
£54–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
6h 46m
£59–189
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 45m
£68–227
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
7h 55m
£70–170
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
12h 4m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
12h 17m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena.

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Distance: 271.5 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Ballymena via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 11h 24m.

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