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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ulster is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ulster is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from The State and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Ulster?

The distance between Ballymena and Ulster is 132 km. The road distance is 111 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ulster without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €18 - €35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ulster bus from?

Ballymena to Ulster bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The State station.

Where does the Ballymena to Ulster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Ulster?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Ulster is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ballymena to Ulster.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 161+ hotels available in Ulster.

Ballymena to Ulster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Ulster 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Derry-Londonderrytrain 1_Gc->Ly
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Letterkennybus 64
3h 3m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 234
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 64
4h 33m
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Ballymena to Letterkennycar 111 km
1h 30m
€20–28

Ballymena to Ulster by train, foot, and bus

74Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Ulster.

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Distance: 131.7 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from The State to Letterkenny Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot in around 4h 33m.

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