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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Crossmaglen. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Crossmaglen Square via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Crossmaglen?

The distance between Ballymena and Crossmaglen is 103 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen without a car is to train and bus and line 42 bus which takes 4h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Crossmaglen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Crossmaglen?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 42 bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Ballymena to Crossmaglen bus arrive?

Ballymena to Crossmaglen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Crossmaglen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Crossmaglen is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ballymena to Crossmaglen.

Where can I stay near Crossmaglen?

There are 187+ hotels available in Crossmaglen.

Ballymena to Crossmaglen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 42 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen by train, bus, or car

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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 Dundalktrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2h 51m
£18–27
Drive 67.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Crossmaglencar 67.2 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Train, bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Squarebus 42
4h 36m
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Newrytrain
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Squarebus 42
4h 33m
Bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Squarebus 42
5h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Crossmaglen.

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Crossmaglen via Belfast Great Central and Dundalk in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Crossmaglen Square via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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