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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Perth to Ballymena?

The distance between Perth and Ballymena is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Ballymena without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Perth to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ballymena bus from?

Perth to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Perth to Ballymena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4h 17m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5h 9m
£48–129
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
9h 59m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
10h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
5h 21m
£70–219
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 22m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
5h 8m
£54–177
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
10h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 / ...
10h 23m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Canal Street to Ballymena via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Great Victoria Street in around 9h 59m.

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