What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot is to train and bus and ferry via Dublin which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £210.

How far is it from Ballymena to Port Talbot?

The distance between Ballymena and Port Talbot is 367 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 46m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 648+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Ballymena to Port Talbot - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 46m
£68–170
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
14h 46m
£141–257
Train, bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus 132
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
15h 52m
£74–139
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Port Talbotcar
9h 47m
£104–368
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 51m
£80–208
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
5h 39m
£77–206
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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 4m
£100–224
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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 19m
£118–257
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 Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
8h 19m
£111–251
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus 132
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
16h 25m
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus 132
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
5. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
17h
£80–167

Ballymena to Port Talbot by train, foot, bus, and ferry

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Port Talbot.

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Distance: 364.9 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Port Talbot, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Port Talbot. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Port Talbot Parkway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Port Talbot Parkway via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 46m.

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