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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Preston to Ballymena?

The distance between Preston and Ballymena is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ballymena without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 11h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Preston to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ballymena bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 216+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Preston to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Ballymena by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
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
4h 55m
£45–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 56m
£38–125
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
11h 34m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
12h 56m
£55–102
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
12h 57m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
5h 2m
£49–146
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 1m
£58–174
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 44m
£66–211
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
6h 34m
£41–203
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
13h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5h 52m
£76–294

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Preston to Ballymena.

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Preston to Ballymena via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 11h 34m.

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