There are 5 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 234 bus, train
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
- Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
1h 56m£11–15Line 234 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Streetbus 218 / ...
2h 27m£7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Ballymena42.3 mi
1h 2mDrive 42.3 mi
- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymenacar 42.3 mi
1h 2m£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymenataxi 42.3 mi
1h 2m£180–220
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena is to line 234 bus and bus which costs £8 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at George Street via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballymena is 52 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena without a car is to line 234 bus and train which takes 1h 56m and costs £11 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballymena.
There are 230+ hotels available in Ballymena.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to George Street via Coleraine Buscentre in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Ballymena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £180–220
City Cabs Derry
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 4466
- Website
- citycabsderry.com
Derry Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 0247
Foyle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7127 9999
- Website
- foyletaxis.com
Waterside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7134 5858
Ballykelly Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7745 708 000
Limavady Bells Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7776 3929
Claude's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7938 031 066
Route Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2766 4126
- Website
- routetaxis.co.uk
Thompson Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7393 884 225
- Website
- thompson-taxis.business.site
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballymena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.