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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Castlewellan is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Castlewellan is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Castlewellan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Castlewellan Upper Square via Adelaide Street and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Castlewellan?

The distance between Ballymena and Castlewellan is 63 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Castlewellan without a car is to train and line 520 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ballymena to Castlewellan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Castlewellan bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Castlewellan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Castlewellan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Castlewellan is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ballymena to Castlewellan.

Where can I stay near Castlewellan?

There are 390+ hotels available in Castlewellan.

Ballymena to Castlewellan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 520 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 520 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Main Streetbus 520 / ...
3h 30m
Drive 49.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Castlewellancar 49.9 mi
1h 4m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Castlewellantaxi 49.9 mi
1h 4m
£100–130
Bus, line 520 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Main Streetbus 520 / ...
3h 37m

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Castlewellan Upper Square via High Street, Adelaide Street, and Main Street in around 3h 37m.

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