The average bus between Ballymena and Malin Head takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Malin Head. 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 4 times a day between Ballymena and Malin Head. 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 Malin Head at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Malin Head? 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 Malin Head. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Malin Head station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Ballymena to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Court House station.
Ballymena to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malin Head station.
The distance between Ballymena and Malin Head is 90.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Malin Head via Coleraine Buscentre, Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 6h 40m.