What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Belfast Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at West Bank Close via Nelson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Belfast Port?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at York Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

The distance between Ballymena and Belfast Port is 34 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Belfast Port without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £8 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Belfast Port bus from?

Ballymena to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Belfast Port train from?

Ballymena to Belfast Port train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Ballymena to Belfast Port bus arrive?

Ballymena to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where does the Ballymena to Belfast Port train arrive?

Ballymena to Belfast Port train services, operated by Translink, arrive at York Street station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Belfast Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Belfast Port is 26 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Ballymena to Belfast Port.

Where can I stay near Belfast Port?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Belfast Port.

Ballymena to Belfast Port - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Belfast Port by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain Re / ...
1h 42m
£8–12
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfast Portcar 25.9 mi
30 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Belfast Porttaxi 25.9 mi
30 min
£55–70

Ballymena to Belfast Port by train and bus

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Translink operates a train from Ballymena to York Street hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lane hourly, and the journey takes 53 min.

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