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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ballymena is to train and bus and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Inverness to Ballymena?

The distance between Inverness and Ballymena is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Inverness to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ballymena bus from?

Inverness to Ballymena bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Ballymena bus arrive?

Inverness to Ballymena bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 223+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 44m
£90–214
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
7h 58m
£63–189
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
12h 9m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
12h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
7h 4m
£74–313
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
7h 48m
£79–251
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
7h 48m
£89–289
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
8h 2m
£67–202
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
7h 19m
£153–315
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
12h 19m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
12h 31m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Ballymena.

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Inverness to Ballymena via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 9m.

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