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 16m.

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 16m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 car ferry which takes 9h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballymena bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 125+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Edinburgh to Ballymena - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena by plane, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 16m
£40–96
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
9h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
10h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 58m
£59–270
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 21m
£44–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4h 58m
£50–125
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
4h 58m
£59–163
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
5h 43m
£40–173
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 22m

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 16m

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 Buscentre, 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, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 9h 58m.

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