The average bus between Banbridge and Ballymena takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Banbridge to Ballymena. 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 hourly between Banbridge and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbridge is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 10 and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbridge to Ballymena? 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 Banbridge to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Banbridge station and arriving at Ballymena station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Banbridge to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Square station.
Banbridge to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Banbridge and Ballymena is 57 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Church Square to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 4m.