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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Liverpool is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Liverpool is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Liverpool?

The distance between Ballymena and Liverpool is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Liverpool without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 45m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ballymena to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Ballymena to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ballymena to Liverpool by train, plane, car ferry, 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 Liverpool
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3h 39m
£36–120
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 45m
£43–77
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 Chestertrain
11h 36m
£88–133
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 Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
14h 57m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3h 38m
£44–148
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 14m
£48–166
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 10m
£42–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpoolcar
7h 10m
£87–139

Ballymena to Liverpool by train, bus, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, then take the line 500 bus to Gower Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Liverpool via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 10h 45m.

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