There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Larne by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 130 bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Gardenmore Churchbus 130
44 minDrive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballymena to Larnecar 20.9 mi
25 min£6–8Train
- Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
- Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain Belfast Great Central - Larne Harbour / ...
2h 6m£15–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballymena to Larnetaxi 20.9 mi
25 min£45–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Larne is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Larne is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Gardenmore Church. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Larne. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Larne Town via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Ballymena and Larne is 23 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Larne without a car is to line 130 bus which takes 44 min and costs .
The line 130 bus from George Street to Gardenmore Church takes 44 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Ballymena to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Larne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Larne is to line 130 bus which takes 44 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from George Street to Gardenmore Church 3 times a day, and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Larne Town via Yorkgate in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to Yorkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Gardenmore Church
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
TC Bros Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2564 4440
- Website
- tcbros.co.uk
Regent Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2564 4777
Glenone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2565 4899
- Website
- glenone-taxis.co.uk
Diamond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2565 8888
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gardenmore Church station.
Ballymena to Larne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Larne is 21 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Ballymena to Larne.
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