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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dunstable is to train and fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dunstable is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Quadrant via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and The Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Dunstable?

The distance between Ballymena and Dunstable is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Dunstable without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 42m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ballymena to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Dunstable bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Dunstable bus arrive?

Ballymena to Dunstable bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Ballymena to Dunstable - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ballymena to Dunstable by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
3h 57m
£37–110
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
13h 42m
£159–230
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
15h 21m
£93–193
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
18h 23m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
4h 2m
£45–168
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
5h 33m
£92–313
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHD - LCY
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
5h 15m
£123–303
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Asdabus
5h 20m
£58–170
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to Church Streetbus
5h 44m
£42–165
Bus, bus and ferry via Northampton
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 Coach Parkbus
18h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunstablecar
9h 26m
£127–194

Ballymena to Dunstable by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

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15h 21mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Dunstable. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to Airport Bus Station, then take the bus to Asda. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Church Street via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Milton Keynes Central, and Central station in around 13h 42m.

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