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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at The State via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Ballymena via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Ballymena?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Ballymena is 41 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ballymena bus from?

Carrickfergus to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ballymena train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ballymena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Ballymena is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymena 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 Carrickfergus to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
1h 20m
£14–20
Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymena24.3 mi
34 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to The State218 / ...
2h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Ballymena24.3 mi
34 min
£50–65
Line 0 train, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
2h 5m
£14–21

Carrickfergus to Ballymena by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Ballymena via Yorkgate in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to The State via Ulster University Belfast in around 2h 31m.

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