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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dundee is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dundee is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Dundee. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Overgate via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Dundee?

The distance between Ballymena and Dundee is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Dundee without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ballymena to Dundee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Dundee bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Dundee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 504+ hotels available in Dundee.

Ballymena to Dundee - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ballymena to Dundee by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 13m
£63–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 22m
£47–167
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
10h 2m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
10h 15m
£65–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dundeecar
5h 55m
£72–109
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 8m
£57–137
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 27m
£56–210
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
6h 56m
£57–276
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
5h 42m
£94–305
Train, bus and ferry
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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain
10h 5m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus E3
10h 8m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Dundee.

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Dundee. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Dundee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Overgate via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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