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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Loughborough is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Loughborough is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Aumberry Gap via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Loughborough?

The distance between Ballymena and Loughborough is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Loughborough without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 38m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Ballymena to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Loughborough bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Loughborough bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Loughborough?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Loughborough.

Ballymena to Loughborough - 13 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Ballymena to Loughborough by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
4h 2m
£49–158
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
17h 23m
£44–63
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain
15h 38m
£181–272
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
15h 42m
£126–200
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Loughboroughcar
8h 7m
£100–338
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BFS - EMA
3h 47m
£68–140
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 36m
£79–200
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 27m
£61–162
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
6h 1m
£81–193
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Loughborough (Leics)train
5h 31m
£78–216
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
5h 56m
£74–185
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
6h 40m
£80–215
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
16h 25m
£82–142

Ballymena to Loughborough by train, bus, busferry, and foot

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Loughborough. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to Coach Park, then take the bus to Lemyngton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Loughborough (Leics) via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, and Derby in around 15h 38m.

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