The average bus between Waterford and Ballymena takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterford 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 Waterford and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterford is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterford 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 Waterford to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Parnell Street station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station via Airport Zone 16 station and Belfast Glengall station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Waterford to Ballymena bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Waterford and Ballymena is 294.9 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a bus from Parnell Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 33m.