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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Ballymena?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ballymena is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ballymena bus from?

Middlesbrough to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 219+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Middlesbrough to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
5h 14m
£51–141
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
12h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
6h 30m
£83–238
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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
6h 18m
£81–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 32m
£71–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
6h 32m
£63–207
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
7h 10m
£62–194
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
6h 8m
£96–220
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Station183
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
13h 28m
Train, bus and ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
13h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 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 / ...
14h 21m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Ballymena.

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Middlesbrough to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Darlington, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ballymena via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 12m.

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