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Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballymena takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) 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.

2h 32m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 234 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
  2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Streetbus bus 218 / ...
2h 27m
£7

Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derry Airport (LDY) is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 10m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 37m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 15m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 25m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslink13h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 37m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 15m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 37m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 15m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 37m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 15m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derry Airport (LDY) 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.

Map of how to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to George Street via Coleraine Buscentre in around 2h 27m.

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