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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £65 - £90 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Holyhead is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Ballymena to Holyhead?

The distance between Ballymena and Holyhead is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 9m and costs £65 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Ballymena to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 919+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Ballymena to Holyhead - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ballymena to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
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
8h 9m
£66–87
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 16m
£51–202
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 2m
£78–113
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
9h 20m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
8h 4m
£105–347
Train, ferry via Dublin
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 38m
£78–113
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 21m
£60–220
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
6h 58m
£55–161
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
6h 58m
£64–179
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
8h 6m
£81–257

Ballymena to Holyhead by train, bus, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Holyhead.

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Holyhead Ferry via Belfast Great Central, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey Street, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 2m.

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