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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which costs £65 - £170 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from Ballymena to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Ballymena and Aberystwyth is 390 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Ballymena to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 781+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Ballymena to Aberystwyth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ballymena to Aberystwyth by plane, train, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
7h 33m
£64–222
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
14h 18m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europort132
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
5. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
17h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth
9h 12m
£117–290
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 17m
£67–232
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 16m
£83–300
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 26m
£83–238
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 22m
£69–170
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 24m
£77–292

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

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Distance: 387.4 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 14h 18m.

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