There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Antrim Buscentrebus 109a / ...
- Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
1h 16m£11–16Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgroundscar 15.8 mi
22 min£4–6Bus, line 218 bus
- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Antrim Buscentrebus 109a / ...
- Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
1h 47mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgroundstaxi 15.8 mi
22 min£35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Ballymena Showgrounds15.8 mi
22 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Antrim Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Ballymena Showgrounds is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Antrim Buscentre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds is 16 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Ballymena Showgrounds.
There are 238+ hotels available in Ballymena Showgrounds.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Ballymena Showgrounds, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Ballymena Showgrounds via Antrim Buscentre and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Antrim to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Belfast International Airport to Antrim Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Belfast International Airport to Antrim Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Antrim Buscentre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Ballymena Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Crumlin Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 2181
Crumlin Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 4647
A1 Taxis Antrim
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 7222
Bridge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 0666
Regency Cabs & Couriers
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 6666
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Ballymena Showgrounds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.