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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Strabane is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Strabane is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Strabane station. However, there are services departing from Ballymena Court House and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Strabane?

The distance between Ballymena and Strabane is 78 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Strabane without a car is to train and line 98 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ballymena to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Strabane bus from?

Ballymena to Strabane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Court House station.

Where does the Ballymena to Strabane bus arrive?

Ballymena to Strabane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Strabane?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Strabane is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ballymena to Strabane.

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 283+ hotels available in Strabane.

Ballymena to Strabane - 3 ways to travel via train, line 98 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Strabane by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 98 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain Rail
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus 98 / ...
2h 47m
Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Strabanecar 56.9 mi
1h 16m
£14–20
Bus, line 98 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus 98 / ...
4h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Strabane.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Strabane Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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