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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Castlereagh is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Castlereagh is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Castlereagh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Castlereagh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballymena and arriving at Lanyon Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Ballymena to Castlereagh?

The distance between Ballymena and Castlereagh is 32 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Castlereagh without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Castlereagh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Castlereagh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Castlereagh?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Castlereagh is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 58 min.

Where does the Ballymena to Castlereagh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Castlereagh train arrive?

Ballymena to Castlereagh train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lanyon Place station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Castlereagh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Castlereagh is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ballymena to Castlereagh.

Where can I stay near Castlereagh?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Castlereagh.

Ballymena to Castlereagh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
39 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
58 min
Drive 29.9 mi
1. Drive from Ballymena to Castlereaghcar 29.9 mi
36 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Castlereaghtaxi 29.9 mi
36 min
£65–80

Ballymena to Castlereagh by train

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

Translink operates a train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from George Street to High Street hourly, and the journey takes 58 min.

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