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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portballintrae is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portballintrae is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Portballintrae?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Portballintrae. However, there are services departing from Ballymena Court House and arriving at Bayview Hotel via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portballintrae?

The distance between Ballymena and Portballintrae is 39 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portballintrae without a car is to train and line 402 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Ballymena to Portballintrae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portballintrae bus from?

Ballymena to Portballintrae bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Court House station.

Where does the Ballymena to Portballintrae bus arrive?

Ballymena to Portballintrae bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Portballintrae?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Portballintrae is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ballymena to Portballintrae.

Where can I stay near Portballintrae?

There are 865+ hotels available in Portballintrae.

Ballymena to Portballintrae - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 402 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Colerainetrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Bayview Hotelbus 172 / ...
1h 44m
Drive 29.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Portballintraecar 29.6 mi
39 min
£8–11
Bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Bayview Hotelbus 172 / ...
1h 52m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Portballintraetaxi 29.6 mi
39 min
£60–75

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Bayview Hotel via Coleraine Buscentre in around 1h 52m.

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