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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ardee is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ardee is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Ardee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ardee. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Ardee via Bedford Street, Belfast Grand Central and Saint Malachy's Villas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Ardee?

The distance between Ballymena and Ardee is 168 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ardee without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €24 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ballymena to Ardee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ardee bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Ardee?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ardee is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Ballymena to Ardee bus arrive?

Ballymena to Ardee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Ardee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Ardee is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ballymena to Ardee.

Where can I stay near Ardee?

There are 128+ hotels available in Ardee.

Ballymena to Ardee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Ardee by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain 1_Gc->Dn
3h 56m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalkbus 105 / ...
5h 1m
Drive 132.8 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Ardeecar 132.8 km
1h 40m
€24–34

Ballymena to Ardee by train, foot, and bus

98Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.8 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Ardee, IE-LH, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Ardee via Belfast Great Central, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Villas in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Ardee via High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Villas in around 5h 1m.

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