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

The cheapest way to get from Dunlop to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £40 - £120 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunlop to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £85.

How far is it from Dunlop to Ballymena?

The distance between Dunlop and Ballymena is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunlop to Ballymena without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 46m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Dunlop to Ballymena - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Dunlop to Ballymena by car, car ferry, busferry, train, plane, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dunlop to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
4h 9m
£52–83
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunlop to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h 24m
£41–120
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena1_Gc->Ly / ...
8h 46m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
9h 10m
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Dunlop to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 24m
£49–163

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunlop to Ballymena.

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunlop to Ballymena. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunlop to Ballymena via Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 46m.

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