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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Castlerock is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Castlerock is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Castlerock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballymena and arriving at Castlerock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Ballymena to Castlerock?

The distance between Ballymena and Castlerock is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Ballymena to Castlerock takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Castlerock train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Castlerock is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Ballymena to Castlerock train arrive?

Ballymena to Castlerock train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlerock station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Castlerock is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Ballymena to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 700+ hotels available in Castlerock.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Castlerock by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Castlerocktrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
47 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
1h 41m
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from Ballymena to Castlerockcar 33.3 mi
40 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Castlerocktaxi 33.3 mi
40 min
£70–85

Ballymena to Castlerock by train

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Translink operates a train from Ballymena to Castlerock hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 45 min.

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