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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Nottingham is to fly and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Nottingham is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Nottingham?

The distance between Ballymena and Nottingham is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Nottingham without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 26m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ballymena to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Ballymena to Nottingham - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ballymena to Nottingham 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 East Midlands Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
4h 14m
£56–200
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
5h 19m
£42–159
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 Nottinghamtrain
14h 26m
£81–180
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
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
17h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Nottinghamcar
8h 8m
£107–164
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
5h 33m
£60–232
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 Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 1m
£60–216
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 Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 57m
£56–208
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
5h 45m
£64–207
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 South Parkway to Nottinghamtrain
6h 35m
£60–195
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
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 Tamworthtrain
4. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Nottinghamtrain
14h 27m
£89–194
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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
17h 25m

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

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14h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Nottingham. 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 East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to Coach Park, then take the bus to Nottingham station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Nottingham via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 14h 26m.

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