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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Ballymena

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$139.24
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$151.89
Plane from Newcastle to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$189.87

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$240.50

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:
$51.42

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Antrim to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.08–$8.86
Train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena is to bus and bus and ferry and train which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs $42.39 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballymena?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballymena is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 9h 32m and costs $103.26 - $141.30 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballymena bus from?

Edinburgh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballymena bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballymena bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 184+ hotels available in Ballymena. Prices start at $49.66 per night.
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