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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ballymena is to fly and bus and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 7h 39m.

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 3h 57m and costs £95 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Aberdeen to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 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)ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3h 57m
£97–209
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
6h 27m
£60–194
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
11h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
6h 47m
£89–137
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
6h 12m
£61–170
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 17m
£66–228
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 27m
£68–237
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 7m
£110–275
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
7h 39m
£68–197
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
11h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
12h 11m

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: 271.4 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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 Airport Terminal Stance 1, 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 7m.

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