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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ballymena is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ballymena?

The distance between Leicester and Ballymena is 301 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Crewe which takes 14h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Leicester to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ballymena bus from?

Leicester to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Ballymena bus arrive?

Leicester to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 233+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Leicester to Ballymena - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Leicester to Ballymena by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5h 16m
£58–172
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 6m
£40–134
Train, bus and ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
14h 41m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
15h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
8h
£106–338
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 48m
£57–171
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
5h 30m
£77–217
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to East Midlands Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EMA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 44m
£82–153
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
6h 30m
£84–205
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
6h 30m
£74–182
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
6h 38m
£64–217
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
18h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
18h 57m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Ballymena.

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Distance: 299.2 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Ballymena via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 14h 41m.

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