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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Coleraine is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Coleraine is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Coleraine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The State and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Coleraine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballymena and arriving at Coleraine. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Ballymena to Coleraine?

The distance between Ballymena and Coleraine is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Ballymena to Coleraine takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Coleraine bus from?

Ballymena to Coleraine bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The State station.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Coleraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Coleraine is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45 min.

Where does the Ballymena to Coleraine bus arrive?

Ballymena to Coleraine bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Ballymena to Coleraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Coleraine is 28 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Ballymena to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 716+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Coleraine 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 Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
37 min
£8–12
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Colerainecar 27.5 mi
33 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
45 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Colerainetaxi 27.5 mi
33 min
£55–70

Ballymena to Coleraine by train

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Translink operates a train from Ballymena to Coleraine hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from The State to Coleraine Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 45 min.

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