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 £14 - £21 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 £14 - £21.

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 The State and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Londonderry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Strabane?

The distance between Ballymena and Strabane is 77 miles. The road distance is 57.1 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 273 bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m 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 The State 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 285+ hotels available in Strabane.

Ballymena to Strabane - 4 ways to travel via train, line 273 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Strabane 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, line 273 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station273 / ...
2h 25m
Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Strabane56.8 mi
1h 16m
£14–21
Bus, line 273 bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station273 / ...
3h 49m
Train, line 98 bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Abercorn Square98 / ...
3h

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 77 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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 The State to Strabane Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Londonderry Bus Station in around 3h 49m.

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