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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Newry is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Newry is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Newry?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Newry station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Newry Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Newry?

The distance between Ballymena and Newry is 78 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Newry without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £14 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Ballymena to Newry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Newry bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ballymena to Newry?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Newry is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Ballymena to Newry bus arrive?

Ballymena to Newry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Newry?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Newry is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ballymena to Newry.

Where can I stay near Newry?

There are 287+ hotels available in Newry.

Ballymena to Newry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Newry by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Newrytrain 1_Gc->Dn / ...
2h 35m
£15–21
Drive 54.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Newrycar 54.9 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
2h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
3h 5m

Ballymena to Newry by train and bus

119Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Newry.

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Newry Bus Station via Belfast Great Central, Newry, and Newry Train Station [bus stop] in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Newry Bus Station via High Street and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 3h 5m.

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