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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.

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 8m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

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 £40 - £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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ballymena bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 216+ 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 Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 8m
£36–151
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
10h 25m
£45–73
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 31m
£107–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
15h 33m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 8m
£45–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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 6m
£43–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 6m
£36–128
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
6h 20m
£47–184
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain
5h 36m
£36–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 30m
£84–307

Liverpool to Ballymena by car ferry, bus, and train

14Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

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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 Buscentre, 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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