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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portstewart is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portstewart is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Ballymena Court House and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portstewart?

The distance between Ballymena and Portstewart is 34 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portstewart without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Ballymena to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballymena to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Portstewart is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Ballymena to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 797+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Ballymena to Portstewart - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Colerainetrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portstewart Promenadebus 278 / ...
1h 8m
Drive 31.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Portstewartcar 31.8 mi
38 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portstewart Promenadebus 278 / ...
1h 16m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Portstewarttaxi 31.8 mi
38 min
£65–85

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Portstewart Promenade via Coleraine Buscentre in around 1h 16m.

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