The average bus between Ballymena and Rostrevor takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Rostrevor. 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 Rostrevor. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Rostrevor at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Rostrevor? 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 Rostrevor. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Rostrevor station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Ballymena to Rostrevor bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Rostrevor bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry Bus Station.
The distance between Ballymena and Rostrevor is 85 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to St Colmans Gardens via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 34m.