What is the cheapest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena is to train which takes 12 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Antrim, County Antrim and Ballymena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antrim Depot and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Antrim, County Antrim and Ballymena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Antrim and arriving at Ballymena. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

The distance between Antrim, County Antrim and Ballymena is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £6 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

The train from Antrim to Ballymena takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena bus from?

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim Depot station.

Where do I catch the Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena train from?

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim station.

Train or bus from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena is to train which takes 12 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 218 bus, which costs and takes 25 min.

Where does the Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena bus arrive?

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Where does the Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena train arrive?

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.

Can I drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena1_Gc->Ly / ...
12 min
£6–9
Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena12.3 mi
16 min
£3–5
Line 218 bus
1. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
25 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena12.3 mi
16 min
£28–35

Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena by train

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Map of how to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Ballymena.

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

Translink operates a train from Antrim to Ballymena hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Antrim Depot to Ballymena Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 25 min.

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