Ballymena to Ashbourne Buses

Ballymena to Ashbourne buses

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Ashbourne takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Ashbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration: 226 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...

4h 54m

€24–154

Ballymena to Ashbourne bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Ashbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ashbourne at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 7:13 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 9:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Ashbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Ballymena to Ashbourne buses

Find Transport to Ashbourne

Trip Overview

Bus

Ballymena to Ashbourne bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:09 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

8:30 AM → 12:13 PM

9:00 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM

7:30 AM → 11:15 AM

8:30 AM → 12:15 PM

9:00 AM → 1:18 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM

7:30 AM → 11:15 AM

8:30 AM → 12:15 PM

9:00 AM → 1:18 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM

7:30 AM → 11:15 AM

8:30 AM → 12:15 PM

9:00 AM → 1:18 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:13 AM

7:30 AM → 11:15 AM

8:30 AM → 12:15 PM

9:00 AM → 1:18 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:11 AM

8:00 AM → 12:12 PM

9:00 AM → 1:12 PM

9:30 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:14 PM

11:30 AM → 4:14 PM

2:30 PM → 7:13 PM

4:15 PM → 9:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfast

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus trips from Ballymena

Bus trips to Ashbourne

Alternative transport options