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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £45 - £180 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Ballymena?

The distance between Sheffield and Ballymena is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Ballymena without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 26m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sheffield to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Ballymena bus from?

Sheffield to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Sheffield to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 215+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Sheffield to Ballymena - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield to Ballymena by train, plane, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
5h 7m
£50–180
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 8m
£46–172
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
13h 26m
£75–146
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 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
15h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymenacar
7h 39m
£96–146
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 37m
£46–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 23m
£58–184
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
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 36m
£53–199
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
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 25m
£69–223
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
17h 22m

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

14Weekly Services

13h 26mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Ballymena.

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Distance: 258.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Sheffield to Ballymena via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 13h 26m.

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