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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which costs £70 - £300 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Sunderland is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Interchange via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Sunderland?

The distance between Ballymena and Sunderland is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Sunderland without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ballymena to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Ballymena to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Ballymena to Sunderland by plane, bus, train, busferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, bus
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
4h 6m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
5h 44m
£70–293
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
12h
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 8m
£90–238
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 3m
£80–210
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
7h 2m
£88–226
Train, bus and ferry via Carlisle
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 train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
12h 15m
Bus, bus and ferry
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 Interchangebus
13h 34m
Train, bus and ferry via Carlisle #2
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 train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain
13h 42m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 228.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Sunderland via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 12h.

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