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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ballymena?

The distance between Nottingham and Ballymena is 275 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ballymena without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 21m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Nottingham to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ballymena bus from?

Nottingham to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ballymena bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Nottingham to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Ballymena by plane, train, 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 East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 50m
£55–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 36m
£42–166
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
14h 21m
£78–178
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
17h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymenacar
8h 15m
£105–155
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 3m
£60–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 46m
£59–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
6h 4m
£57–207
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
6h 31m
£63–202
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
14h 35m
£87–163
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
17h 14m

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

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14h 21mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Ballymena.

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Building 100, walk to East-Midlands-Airport-EMA airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Ballymena via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 14h 21m.

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