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 £35 - £120 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 56m.

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 car ferry which takes 12h 30m and costs £65 - £120.

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 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Manchester to Ballymena - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Ballymena by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 8m
£43–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 9m
£36–118
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
12h 30m
£66–120
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminus923
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
12h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
6h 45m
£90–139
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4h 43m
£41–140
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 43m
£48–168
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 45m
£69–221
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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 / ...
13h 56m

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

14Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 216 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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