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 11m.

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 11m 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 54.4 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 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Portaferry to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 214+ 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]bus 10
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
2h 41m
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portaferry to Ballymenacar 54 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus, line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Gibson's Lanebus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Lanyon Place Station [glider]bus 5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3h 19m
Bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Gibson's Lanebus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus 5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
3h 47m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Ballymena.

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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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