The average bus between Ballymena and Kilkeel takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Kilkeel. 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 Kilkeel. 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 Kilkeel at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Kilkeel? 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 Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Kilkeel station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Ballymena to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newcastle Bus Station.
The distance between Ballymena and Kilkeel is 90.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Knockcree Avenue via High Street, Adelaide St., and Newcastle Bus Station in around 4h 31m.