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

The cheapest way to get from Armagh to Ballymena is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Armagh to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Armagh and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Armagh station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Armagh Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 20 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Armagh to Ballymena?

The distance between Armagh and Ballymena is 75 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Armagh to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Armagh to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Armagh to Ballymena bus from?

Armagh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Armagh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Armagh to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Armagh to Ballymena is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Armagh to Ballymena bus arrive?

Armagh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Armagh to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Armagh to Ballymena is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Armagh to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Armagh to Ballymena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Armagh to Ballymena by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 251 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
2h 39m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Pd->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
2h 49m
£12–18
Drive 46.8 mi
1. Drive from Armagh to Ballymenacar 46.8 mi
1h 13m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Armagh to Ballymenataxi 46.8 mi
1h 13m
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 251 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
3h 15m

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Map of how to get from Armagh to Ballymena.

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Distance: 74.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Ballymena via Portadown station, Portadown, and Belfast Great Central in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 2, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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