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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Ballymena is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.

How far is it from Hull to Ballymena?

The distance between Hull and Ballymena is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Hull to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Ballymena bus from?

Hull to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where does the Hull to Ballymena bus arrive?

Hull to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Hull to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Hull to Ballymena by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, 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.

Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 34m
£69–213
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
8h 31m
£53–158
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
14h 15m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
14h 15m
£73–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hull to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
7h 43m
£99–151
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 28m
£64–218
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
6h 28m
£56–185
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
6h 30m
£65–264
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
6h 12m
£62–189
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
5h 24m
£79–195
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
17h 36m

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Hull to Ballymena.

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Distance: 274.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Hull to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Leeds, walk to Station B, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 Hull to Ballymena via York, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 14h 15m.

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