There are 4 ways to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballycarry to Yorkgatetrain 1_Ln->Cl / ...
- Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
1h 50m£15–21Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islandmagee to Ballymenacar 26.4 mi
34 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Duffs Corner to Ulster University Belfastbus 568b
- Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to The Statebus 218 / ...
2h 40mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Islandmagee to Ballymenataxi 26.4 mi
34 min£55–70
Islandmagee to Ballymena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Islandmagee to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Duffs Corner and arriving at The State via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Islandmagee to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Ballycarry and arriving at Ballymena via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Islandmagee and Ballymena is 48 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £14 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena, including transfers.
Islandmagee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Duffs Corner station.
Islandmagee to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballycarry station.
The best way to get from Islandmagee to Ballymena is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Islandmagee, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballycarry to Ballymena via Yorkgate in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duffs Corner to The State via Ulster University Belfast in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballycarry to Yorkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Duffs Corner to Ulster University Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Ulster University Belfast to The State
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Mahoods Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9336 2727
Fergus Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9335 5442
Larne Taxi Company
- Phone
- +44 28 2826 0007
Cas Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 2827 4983
Bill's Taxi Larne
- Phone
- +44 7709 572 056
- Website
- billstaxilarneni.wixsite.com
Kare Kabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9145 6777
- Website
- kare-kabs.co.uk
D C Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9145 9666
Bangcor Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9145 6456
- Website
- bangorcabs.com
Newtownabbey Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9036 5365
Jocks Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9002 9329
365 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9036 5365
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More Questions & Answers
Islandmagee to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Islandmagee to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islandmagee to Ballymena is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Islandmagee to Ballymena.
There are 62+ hotels available in Ballymena.