Holywood to Ballymena Buses

Holywood to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Holywood and Ballymena takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Holywood 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 25m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 1 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Holywood Police Station to Laganside Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...

2h 18m

£7

Holywood to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Holywood and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:55 PM → 7:50 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:20 PM → 8:39 AM
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11h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:25 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:20 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 1:50 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 4:50 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holywood 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.

Holywood to Ballymena buses

Trip Overview

Line 1 bus, bus

Holywood to Ballymena bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:55 PM → 7:50 PM

9:20 PM → 8:39 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:25 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

10:10 AM → 11:50 AM

11:10 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:20 AM → 10:05 AM

12:05 PM → 1:50 PM

3:05 PM → 4:50 PM

6:30 PM → 8:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Holywood Police Station to Laganside Bus Station

Bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre

Holywood to Ballymena buses

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Trip Overview

Line 1 bus, bus

Holywood to Ballymena bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:55 PM → 7:50 PM

9:20 PM → 8:39 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:25 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 11:05 AM

10:10 AM → 11:50 AM

11:10 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:20 AM → 10:05 AM

12:05 PM → 1:50 PM

3:05 PM → 4:50 PM

6:30 PM → 8:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:50 AM

7:20 AM → 9:20 AM

8:15 AM → 10:05 AM

9:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Holywood Police Station to Laganside Bus Station

Bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre

Bus trips from Holywood

Bus trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options

9:20 PM → 8:39 AM
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