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

The cheapest way to get from Cavan to Ballymena is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cavan to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cavan and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Cavan station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Cavan Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 20 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Cavan to Ballymena?

The distance between Cavan and Ballymena is 122 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cavan to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cavan to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cavan to Ballymena bus from?

Cavan to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavan Bus Station.

Where does the Cavan to Ballymena bus arrive?

Cavan to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Cavan to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cavan to Ballymena is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cavan to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Cavan to Ballymena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 127 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cavan to Ballymena by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 270
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
4h 9m
Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cavan to Ballymenacar 88.8 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Bus, train via Dundalk
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Stationbus 170
2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4h 44m
£27–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 270
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
4h 45m
Bus, line 127 bus
1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathedral to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 176
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Magherafelt Buscentrebus 278
3. Take the bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to The Statebus 127
5h 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cavan to Ballymena.

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 2, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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