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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballymena is to fly which costs £30 - £150 and takes 4h 9m.

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 8m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

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 £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 215+ 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 8m
£42–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 9m
£33–143
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 Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
11h 16m
£111–185
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
12h 13m
£65–117
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 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
13h 1m
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 41m
£41–140
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 41m
£48–168
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 18m
£62–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 55m
£42–184
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to The Statebus 218
15h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymenacar
6h 49m
£91–134

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

14Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Ballymena.

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Distance: 216.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 5 times a day.

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