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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ballymena is to car ferry and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Leeds Street and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Leicester Street, Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ballymena?

The distance between Liverpool and Ballymena is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ballymena without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Liverpool to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ballymena bus from?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Ballymena by train, plane, car ferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
4h 8m
£37–161
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena1_Gc->Ly / ...
10h 25m
£47–73
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
11h 25m
£107–168
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from 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 / ...
15h 59m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 7m
£44–189
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
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 5m
£47–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 6m
£40–138
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
6h 20m
£50–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymena
5h 35m
£41–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
6h 48m
£92–140

Liverpool to Ballymena by car ferry, bus, and train

14Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ballymena.

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Ballymena via Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 10h 25m.

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