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11 h 47 min
618 km.
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Reading, Great Britain → Ballymena, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Ballymena

Composite routes from Reading to Ballymena

Cheapest
11 h 47 min
Car
618 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
4 h 59 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $180.88
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $104.21
5 h 12 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $209.68
5 h 33 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $173.01
5 h 39 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $174.05
5 h 12 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $226.50
5 h 27 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $184.75
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $215.35
15 h 54 min
518 km.
from $385.61

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Loganair
Website
easyJet
Website
1h 26m
Every day
$63.29–$202.52
British Airways
Website
1h 26m
Every day
$69.62–$468.34
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$26.58–$265.81
Loganair
Website
1h 26m
Every day
$120.25–$316.44
Train operators
Found: 14
Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
Translink UK
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
Website
ScotRail
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Northern Rail
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
London Underground (Tube)
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
2h 20m
Hourly
$101.26–$265.81
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Thameslink
Website
31 min
Every 15 minutes
$21.52–$44.30
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
22 min
Hourly
$13.92–$31.64
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
38 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Translink UK
Website
39 min
Hourly
$11.39–$16.46
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
National Express
Website
8h 26m
Once daily
$69.62–$101.26
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
1h 36m
Hourly
$69.62–$189.87
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
4h 22m
Hourly
$227.84–$329.10
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Lumo
Website
4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
[email protected].
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
38 min
Hourly
$15.19–$39.24
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Call
Northern Rail
Website
55 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.49–$13.92
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
Twice daily
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
London Underground (Tube)
Website
19 min
Every 10 minutes
$3.29–$5.44
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Stena Line
Website
Stena Line
Website
2h 15m
Every 4 hours
$53.15
+44 844 770 7070
+44 844 770 7070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 2
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Megabus UK
Website
6h 5m
Twice daily
$31.64–$44.30
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
6h 20m
Twice a week
$94.93–$139.24
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ballymena is to train and subway and fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Ballymena?

The distance between Reading and Ballymena is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 26m and costs $260.87 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Reading to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ballymena bus from?

Reading to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Reading to Ballymena bus arrive?

Reading to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus 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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