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

The cheapest way to get from Donaghadee to Ballymena is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Donaghadee to Ballymena is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Donaghadee and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Donaghadee to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Donaghadee to Ballymena?

The distance between Donaghadee and Ballymena is 51 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donaghadee to Ballymena without a car is to line 7 bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Donaghadee to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donaghadee to Ballymena bus from?

Donaghadee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from New Street station.

Where does the Donaghadee to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Donaghadee to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Donaghadee to Ballymena is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Donaghadee to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Donaghadee to Ballymena - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus

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

Line 7 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Lanyon Place Station [glider]bus 507 / ...
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
2h 23m
Drive 43.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Donaghadee to Ballymenacar 43.3 mi
59 min
£11–15
Line 3 bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus 3 / ...
2. Take the train from Bangor to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
2h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Donaghadee to Ballymenataxi 43.3 mi
59 min
£90–110
Line 7 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from New Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donaghadee to Ballymena.

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from New Street to Ballymena Bus Station via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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