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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £60 - £230 and takes 8h 6m.

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 32m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

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 bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Ballymena bus arrive?

Inverness 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.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Ballymena by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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
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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 32m
£93–225
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
8h 6m
£61–224
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
12h 5m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth 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
13h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
7h 4m
£89–313
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
8h 7m
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 11m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth 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
8h 6m
£70–272
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 25m
Bus, bus and ferry
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 bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
12h 42m

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 32m

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 line 1 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 bus from Inverness Union Street to Ballymena via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 5m.

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