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

The cheapest way to get from Maghera to Ballymena is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maghera to Ballymena is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Maghera and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Maghera to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Main Stop Maghera and arriving at The State via Magherafelt Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Maghera to Ballymena?

The distance between Maghera and Ballymena is 31 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maghera to Ballymena without a car is to bus and line 127 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Maghera to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maghera to Ballymena bus from?

Maghera to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Stop Maghera station.

Where does the Maghera to Ballymena bus arrive?

Maghera to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Magherafelt Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Maghera to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Maghera to Ballymena is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Maghera to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Maghera to Ballymena - 3 ways to travel via bus, line 127 bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Maghera to Ballymena by bus, taxi, 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, line 127 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main Stop Maghera to Magherafelt Buscentrebus 116b / ...
2. Take the bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to The Statebus 127
2h 18m
Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maghera to Ballymenacar 18.2 mi
28 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maghera to Ballymenataxi 18.2 mi
28 min
£40–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maghera to Ballymena.

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Distance: 30.5 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Maghera, Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Main Stop Maghera to The State via Magherafelt Buscentre in around 2h 18m.

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