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How to get fromBallymena to Newtownardsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Newtownards by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 505 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Newtownards Bus Stationbus bus 505 / ...
    1h 42m

  2. Drive 36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballymena to Newtownardscar car 36.2 mi
    47 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Newtownards Bus Stationbus bus 505 / ...
    2h 5m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Newtownardstaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    47 min
    £75–95

  5. Train, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Bangortrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Buscentre to Kennel Lanebus bus 6 / ...
    2h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Newtownards.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Newtownards Bus Station via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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