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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Ballymena is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Newry to Ballymena?

The distance between Newry and Ballymena is 78 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £17 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Newry to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Ballymena bus from?

Newry to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newry to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Newry to Ballymena is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Newry to Ballymena bus arrive?

Newry to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Newry to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Ballymena is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Newry to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Newry to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Ballymena by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 31m
£18–25
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newry to Ballymena54.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre238 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3h 6m

Newry to Ballymena by bus and train

84Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newry to Ballymena.

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Ballymena via Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, and Belfast Great Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Bridge Street 2 in around 3h 6m.

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