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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portaferry is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portaferry is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Portaferry Square via Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portaferry?

The distance between Ballymena and Portaferry is 61 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portaferry without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portaferry bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Portaferry bus arrive?

Ballymena to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Portaferry is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Ballymena to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Portaferry by train, bus, taxi, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
3h 3m
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Portaferrycar 54.6 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the taxi from Lanyon Place to Portaferrytaxi
1h 20m
£69–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Squarebus 10
3h 26m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Portaferry.

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Portaferry Square via Laganside Buscentre in around 3h 26m.

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