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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cumbria is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £280 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cumbria is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Cumbria?

The distance between Ballymena and Cumbria is 311 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cumbria without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Ballymena to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cumbria bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Cumbria bus arrive?

Ballymena to Cumbria bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 833+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Ballymena to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Cumbria by train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 40m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar
4h 53m
£60–278
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
14h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
14h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Cumbria.

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Distance: 309.4 mi
Duration: 11h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Longthwaite road end. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballymena to Cumbria via Larne and Cairnryan in around 4h 53m.

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