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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena is to fly and train which costs £40 - £100 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballymena?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballymena is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballymena bus from?

Edinburgh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballymena bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena by plane, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
4h
£42–96
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
9h 21m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
9h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
5h 11m
£65–102
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 5m
£48–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h 39m
£51–187
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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 38m
£59–230
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
5h 29m
£52–188
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
9h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
10h 14m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena.

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Distance: 166.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ballymena. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ballymena via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 21m.

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