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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Ballymena?

The distance between Barnsley and Ballymena is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ballymena without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 39m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Barnsley to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ballymena bus from?

Barnsley to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Ballymena bus arrive?

Barnsley to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Barnsley to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Barnsley to Ballymena by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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

Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 35m
£67–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 38m
£48–167
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
13h 39m
£81–179
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
14h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnsley to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
7h 21m
£94–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 38m
£61–225
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
6h 15m
£51–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 14m
£63–252
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
5h 25m
£82–159
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
16h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
17h 26m

Barnsley to Ballymena by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Barnsley to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Leeds, walk to Station B, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Ballymena via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 13h 39m.

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