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 - £140 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 20m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Leeds to Ballymena?

The distance between Leeds and Ballymena is 223 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 bus and ferry which takes 12h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 73+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leeds to Ballymena by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 24m
£58–144
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 20m
£47–157
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
12h 52m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
13h 7m
£76–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 43m
£83–304
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 12m
£60–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 18m
£48–140
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 44m
£69–160
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 44m
£74–188
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
13h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
14h 49m

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Ballymena.

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 52m.

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