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 - £19 and takes 1h 12m.

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 12m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Grand Central Station Stand 10 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Newry and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Newry to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Ballymena via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Newry to Ballymena?

The distance between Newry and Ballymena is 77 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 18m and costs £14 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m 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.

Where do I catch the Newry to Ballymena train from?

Newry to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.

Train or bus from Newry to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Newry to Ballymena is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Newry to Ballymena bus arrive?

Newry to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 12.

Where does the Newry to Ballymena train arrive?

Newry to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Newry to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Ballymena is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Newry to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 221+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Rail
2h 18m
£14–20
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newry to Ballymenacar 54.6 mi
1h 12m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 12bus 238 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Rail
2h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 12bus 238 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3h 30m

Newry to Ballymena by train

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Newry to Ballymena.

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Newry to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Ballymena Buscentre via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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