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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Leeds to Ballymena?

The distance between Leeds and Ballymena is 225 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Ballymena without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Leeds to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Ballymena bus from?

Leeds to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Ballymena bus arrive?

Leeds to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 216+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Leeds to Ballymena - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Ballymena by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 50m
£63–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 18m
£49–153
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
13h 6m
£76–149
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
13h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
7h 4m
£89–137
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 17m
£56–186
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 43m
£52–214
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 42m
£59–242
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
4h 41m
£76–158
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
14h 59m

Leeds to Ballymena by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Ballymena.

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Ballymena. However, you can 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 Leeds to Ballymena via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 13h 6m.

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