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

The cheapest way to get from Craigavon to Ballymena is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Craigavon to Ballymena is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Craigavon and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Craigavon to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Rushmere Shopping Centre and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Grand Central Station Stand 10 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Craigavon and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Craigavon to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Craigavon to Ballymena?

The distance between Craigavon and Ballymena is 59 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Craigavon to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £12 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Craigavon to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craigavon to Ballymena bus from?

Craigavon to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Rushmere Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Craigavon to Ballymena train from?

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

Train or bus from Craigavon to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Craigavon to Ballymena is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Craigavon to Ballymena bus arrive?

Craigavon to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 25.

Where does the Craigavon to Ballymena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Craigavon to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Craigavon to Ballymena is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Craigavon to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Craigavon 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 Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
1h 57m
£12–18
Drive 36 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Craigavon to Ballymenacar 36 mi
48 min
£9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rushmere Shopping Centre to Grand Central Station Stand 25bus 551 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
3h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Craigavon to Ballymenataxi 36 mi
48 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rushmere Shopping Centre to Grand Central Station Stand 25bus 551 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3h 46m

Craigavon to Ballymena by train

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Distance: 58.4 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Portadown to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rushmere Shopping Centre to Ballymena Buscentre via Grand Central Station Stand 25, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 46m.

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