There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 130 bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Circular Roadbus 130
1h 21mDrive 26.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballymena to Islandmageecar 26.3 mi
33 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballycarrytrain Belfast Great Central - Larne Town / ...
1h 34m£14–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballymena to Islandmageetaxi 26.3 mi
33 min£55–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
- Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballycarrytrain Belfast Great Central - Larne Town / ...
1h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Islandmagee. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Circular Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Islandmagee. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Ballycarry via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Ballymena and Islandmagee is 30 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee without a car is to line 130 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee, including transfers.
Ballymena to Islandmagee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Islandmagee train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Islandmagee is to line 130 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Islandmagee, Northern Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from George Street to Circular Road 3 times a day, and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Ballycarry via York Street and Yorkgate in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to York Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Yorkgate to Ballycarry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Yorkgate to Ballycarry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Diamond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2565 8888
Glenone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2565 4899
- Website
- glenone-taxis.co.uk
Regent Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2564 4777
TC Bros Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2564 4440
- Website
- tcbros.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Islandmagee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Circular Road station.
Ballymena to Islandmagee train services, operated by Translink, arrive at York Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Islandmagee is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Ballymena to Islandmagee.
There are 1125+ hotels available in Islandmagee.