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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between York and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from York to Ballymena?

The distance between York and Ballymena is 287 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from York to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ballymena bus from?

York to Ballymena bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where does the York to Ballymena bus arrive?

York to Ballymena bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 226+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 10 ways to get from York to Ballymena by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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 York 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
5h 40m
£68–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 41m
£58–154
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
12h 4m
Steam train, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
16h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 27m
£84–305
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
5h 19m
£65–172
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York 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
5h 57m
£68–179
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
6h 56m
£75–171
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Apperley Bridgetrain
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
5h 53m
£63–181
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
15h 57m

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

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from York to Ballymena.

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Distance: 284.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from York 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 York to Ballymena via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 4m.

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