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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Derry Airport (LDY) takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Derry Airport (LDY). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Ballymena to Derry Airport (LDY) bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Ballymena and Derry Airport (LDY). The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Derry Airport (LDY) at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink13h 14m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslink13h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 44m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Derry Airport (LDY)? 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.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Derry Airport (LDY).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to City of Derry Airport via Coleraine Buscentre in around 2h 29m.

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