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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Largs is to car ferry and drive which costs £30 - £260 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Largs is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £260.

How far is it from Ballymena to Largs?

The distance between Ballymena and Largs is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Largs without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ballymena to Largs, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 330+ hotels available in Largs.

Ballymena to Largs - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Largs by plane, 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.

Fly from Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 10m
£52–141
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Largscar
4h 2m
£33–256
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 39m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 14m
£63–179
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 585
9h 24m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Largs.

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Largs. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Largs. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Largs via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Carrick Street, Ashgrove Street, Ayr, and Kilwinning in around 8h 39m.

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