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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena is to bus and ferry and train which costs £80 - £130 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Ballymena?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Ballymena is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 42m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 219+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

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

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

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
7h 15m
£62–159
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
13h 42m
£136–202
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Goodwick SquareT5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
15h 35m
£80–130
Bus, ferry, train via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1
5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
18h 55m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
7h 45m
£67–206
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
7h 45m
£74–244
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
8h 18m
£76–207
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
8h 18m
£68–174
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
9h 4m
£93–201
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
9h 3m
£117–287

Aberystwyth to Ballymena by bus, foot, ferry, and train

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15h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena.

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Distance: 387.1 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ballymena via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 13h 42m.

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