The average bus between Bangor and Ballymena takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangor 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 every 3 hours between Bangor and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Ballymena station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Bangor to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor Buscentre station.
Bangor to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Bangor and Ballymena is 45.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 43m.