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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 18m.

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 11m and costs £65 - £200.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ballymena by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
7h 11m
£65–191
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
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
£61–176
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
15h 45m
Bus, ferry, train via Rosslare Harbour
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
18h 11m
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
£118–289
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 41m
£65–249
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 41m
£76–267
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
£74–244
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 3m
£81–217
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
6. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
17h 28m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 387 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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 Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, 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 bus from North Parade to Ballymena via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Bodelis, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 15h 45m.

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