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Ballymena to Banbridge buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Banbridge takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ballymena to Banbridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 238 bus

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  1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 218 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Church Squarebus bus 238 / ...
2h 25m
£11

Ballymena to Banbridge bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Ballymena and Banbridge. 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 Banbridge at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 13m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 28m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 58m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 13m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 3m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 13m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 3m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink2h 13m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Banbridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Church Square via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, and Grand Central Station Stand 11 in around 2h 25m.

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