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

The cheapest way to get from Portaferry to Ballymena is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portaferry to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Portaferry Square and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Gibson's Lane and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Portaferry to Ballymena?

The distance between Portaferry and Ballymena is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portaferry to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Portaferry to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Ballymena bus from?

Portaferry to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portaferry Square station.

Where does the Portaferry to Ballymena bus arrive?

Portaferry to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gibson's Lane station.

Can I drive from Portaferry to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Portaferry to Ballymena is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portaferry to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Portaferry to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 5 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portaferry to Ballymena by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Lanyon Place Station [glider]10
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena1_Gc->Ly / ...
2h 25m
Drive 55 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portaferry to Ballymena55 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Bus, line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Gibson's Lane9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Lanyon Place Station [glider]5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena0
3h 3m
Bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Gibson's Lane9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Station5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3h 47m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Ballymena.

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to Ballymena Bus Station via Gibson's Lane and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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