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

The cheapest way to get from Kells to Ballymena is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kells to Ballymena is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kells and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Kells to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kells to Ballymena?

The distance between Kells and Ballymena is 125 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kells to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Kells to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kells to Ballymena bus from?

Kells to Ballymena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.

Where does the Kells to Ballymena bus arrive?

Kells to Ballymena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Can I drive from Kells to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Kells to Ballymena is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kells to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 227+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Kells to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kells to Ballymena by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Eureka School to Saint Malachy's Vilbus 167
2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4h 24m
£25–37
Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
5h 33m
£32–142
Drive 100.4 mi
1. Drive from Kells to Ballymenacar 100.4 mi
2h 4m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
6h 5m

Kells to Ballymena by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kells to Ballymena.

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kells to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 5m.

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