What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down is to bus which costs £8 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Mc Clures via Adelaide St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down?

The distance between Ballymena and Newcastle, County Down is 65 miles. The road distance is 54.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £12 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down bus from?

Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down bus arrive?

Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down.

Where can I stay near Newcastle, County Down?

There are 360+ hotels available in Newcastle, County Down.

Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Mc Cluresbus 237 / ...
2h 54m
£13–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Mc Cluresbus 237 / ...
3h 1m
£7
Drive 53.8 mi
1. Drive from Ballymena to Newcastle, County Downcar 53.8 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Ballymena to Newcastle, County Down by train, bus, and foot

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Newcastle, County Down via High Street, Adelaide St., and Mc Clures in around 3h 1m.

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