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

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

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  1. Line 5 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Lanyon Place Stationbus bus 5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train Re / ...
    1h 30m

  2. Drive 35.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newtownards to Ballymenacar car 35.7 mi
    48 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 5 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    2h 23m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newtownards to Ballymenataxi taxi 35.7 mi
    48 min
    £75–90

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 23m.

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