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How to get fromNewtownabbey to Ballymenaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newtownabbey to Ballymena by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merville Mews to York Street Station [bus stop]bus bus 2C / ...
    2. Take the train from York Street to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    1h 12m

  2. Drive 22.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newtownabbey to Ballymenacar car 22.6 mi
    32 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merville Mews to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 2C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    2h 11m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newtownabbey to Ballymenataxi taxi 22.6 mi
    32 min
    £45–60

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Merville Mews to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Ulster University Belfast in around 2h 11m.

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