What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena is to bus which costs £8 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle, County Down and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle, County Down station to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Bus Station and arriving at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena?

The distance between Newcastle, County Down and Ballymena is 64 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 51m and costs £11 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena bus from?

Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena bus arrive?

Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Bedford Street station.

Can I drive from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 228+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus 520 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
2h 51m
£11–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
3h 12m
£7
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymenacar 53.5 mi
1h 10m
£14–19

Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle, County Down to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Newcastle Bus Station, Belfast Bedford Street, and Bridge Street in around 3h 12m.

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