The average bus between Rostrevor and Ballymena takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostrevor is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry Bus Station and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station via Grand Central Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Rostrevor to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Rostrevor to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Rostrevor and Ballymena is 85 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Mary Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 32m.