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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballymena is to fly and train which costs £30 - £120 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballymena?

The distance between Manchester and Ballymena is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballymena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 16m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Manchester to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballymena bus from?

Manchester to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 228+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Ballymena by plane, train, ferry, 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 Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 11m
£44–142
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 12m
£34–114
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 16m
£91–163
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
12h 31m
£62–145
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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 10m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 45m
£52–126
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 11m
£66–203
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 44m
£52–149
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - 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 18m
£44–137
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain
5h 29m
£35–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 27m
£84–307

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

14Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Ballymena.

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Ballymena via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 11h 16m.

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