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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Leeds is to fly and train which costs £50 - £190 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Leeds is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Leeds?

The distance between Ballymena and Leeds is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Leeds without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 12h 40m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ballymena to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Leeds bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Leeds.

Ballymena to Leeds - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Ballymena to Leeds by train, plane, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
4h 35m
£62–195
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
4h 21m
£33–167
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 Leedstrain
12h 40m
£77–150
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
13h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Leedscar
7h 10m
£87–139
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 Leedstrain
5h 6m
£57–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 1m
£51–182
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 Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
5h 18m
£51–215
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 Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
5h 18m
£59–243
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 Leedstrain
5h 24m
£56–196
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 New Street to Leedstrain
6h 17m
£67–214
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
14h 19m
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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
15h 15m

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

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12h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Leeds. 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, then take the bus to Leeds Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Leeds via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 12h 40m.

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