What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Ballybofey?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Ballybofey. However, there are services departing from Ballymena Court House and arriving at Ballybofey via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Ballymena to Ballybofey?

The distance between Ballymena and Ballybofey is 153 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Ballybofey without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €26 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Ballybofey bus from?

Ballymena to Ballybofey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Court House station.

Where does the Ballymena to Ballybofey bus arrive?

Ballymena to Ballybofey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Ballybofey?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Ballybofey is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ballymena to Ballybofey.

Where can I stay near Ballybofey?

There are 131+ hotels available in Ballybofey.

Ballymena to Ballybofey - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballybofeybus 64
3h 38m
€27–39
Drive 114.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Ballybofeycar 114.3 km
1h 34m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballybofeybus 64
5h

Ballymena to Ballybofey by train and bus

72Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.4 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Ballybofey via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h.

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