The average bus between Ballymena and Ashbourne takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. 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.
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 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Ashbourne station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Ballymena to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
The distance between Ballymena and Ashbourne is 150.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Ashbourne via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 55m.