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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Bus Station, Carlisle, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Ballymena?

The distance between Cumbria and Ballymena is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Cumbria to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Ballymena bus from?

Cumbria to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where does the Cumbria to Ballymena bus arrive?

Cumbria to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Cumbria to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Ballymena by train, busferry, car, car ferry, 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, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 21m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 54m
£62–274
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
13h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
13h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cumbria to Ballymena.

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Ballymena. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Ballymena via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 54m.

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