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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ballymena is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ballymena is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ballymena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Street 2 and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Ballymena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Ballymena. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Ballymena?

The distance between Belfast and Ballymena is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ballymena bus from?

Belfast to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Street 2 station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ballymena train from?

Belfast to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ballymena is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h.

Where does the Belfast to Ballymena bus arrive?

Belfast to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Where does the Belfast to Ballymena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Belfast to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Ballymena is 27 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Belfast to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 216+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Belfast to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Ballymena by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
39 min
£8–12
Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Ballymenacar 26.7 mi
32 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
1h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Ballymenataxi 26.7 mi
32 min
£60–75

Belfast to Ballymena by train

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h.

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