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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Craigavon is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Craigavon is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Craigavon?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Craigavon. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Portadown via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Craigavon?

The distance between Ballymena and Craigavon is 59 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Craigavon without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £12 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Ballymena to Craigavon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Craigavon train from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Craigavon train arrive?

Ballymena to Craigavon train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Craigavon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Craigavon is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ballymena to Craigavon.

Where can I stay near Craigavon?

There are 176+ hotels available in Craigavon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain Belfast Great Central - Portadown / ...
1h 36m
£13–18
Drive 36 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Craigavoncar 36 mi
48 min
£9–13
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Rushmere Shopping Centrebus 551 / ...
3h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Craigavontaxi 36 mi
48 min
£75–95

Ballymena to Craigavon by train

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Portadown via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 36m.

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