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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ballymena is to train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs £75 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from London to Ballymena?

The distance between London and Ballymena is 366 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Ballymena without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from London to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ballymena bus from?

London to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Ballymena bus arrive?

London to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 235+ hotels available in Ballymena.

London to Ballymena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from London to Ballymena by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 10m
£77–367
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain
4h 41m
£55–208
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from York Street to Ballymenatrain Re
13h 45m
£125–230
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 41m
£130–372
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 18m
£93–368
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4h 33m
£56–190
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4h 39m
£65–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LGW - BFS
4h 39m
£65–218
Fly London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain
5h 33m
£104–314
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
19h 36m

London to Ballymena by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London to Ballymena.

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Ballymena. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Euston to Ballymena via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and York Street in around 13h 45m.

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