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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Whitehead is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Whitehead is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Whitehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Cable Road via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Whitehead?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Whitehead via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Whitehead?

The distance between Ballymena and Whitehead is 46 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Whitehead without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Ballymena to Whitehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Whitehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Whitehead train from?

Ballymena to Whitehead train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Whitehead?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Whitehead is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 263 bus, which costs and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Ballymena to Whitehead bus arrive?

Ballymena to Whitehead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Ballymena to Whitehead train arrive?

Ballymena to Whitehead train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Whitehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Whitehead is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Ballymena to Whitehead.

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Whitehead.

Ballymena to Whitehead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Whitehead by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Whiteheadtrain 1_Gc->Lr / ...
1h 31m
£14–22
Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Whiteheadcar 26.9 mi
34 min
£7–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218 / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Whiteheadtrain 1_Gc->Lr / ...
1h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Whiteheadtaxi 26.9 mi
34 min
£55–70
Bus, line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Cable Roadbus 263 / ...
2h 34m

Ballymena to Whitehead by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Whitehead via Yorkgate in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Cable Road via Ulster University Belfast in around 2h 34m.

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