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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen is to fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Aberdeen?

The distance between Ballymena and Aberdeen is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Aberdeen bus from?

Ballymena to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Ballymena to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 676+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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 to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
4h 24m
£97–245
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 34m
£52–152
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
11h 24m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 34m
£80–308
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 39m
£57–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 46m
£58–192
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 51m
£68–230
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
8h 15m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
11h 29m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
11h 32m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 270.2 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Aberdeen. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Union Square Bus Station via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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