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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Dundee to Ballymena?

The distance between Dundee and Ballymena is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dundee to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Ballymena bus from?

Dundee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Ballymena bus arrive?

Dundee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 216+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Dundee to Ballymena - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dundee to Ballymena by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 13m
£62–186
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
5h 51m
£48–164
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
10h 27m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
10h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymenacar
5h 48m
£74–114
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
5h 8m
£57–133
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 51m
£56–207
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 48m
£90–301
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
10h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
10h 41m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Ballymena.

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Distance: 225.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Ballymena via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 27m.

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