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How to Travel from

Manchester to Ballymena

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21
Plane from Liverpool to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$265.81

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Antrim to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.20–$8.86
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballymena is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballymena?

The distance between Manchester and Ballymena is 338 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 18m and costs $92.39 - $336.96 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballymena bus from?

Manchester to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Ballymena bus arrive?

Manchester to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ballymena. Prices start at $51.34 per night.
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