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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Ballymena

Composite routes from Reading to Ballymena

Cheapest
11 h 14 min
Car
724 km.
from $39
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
4 h 59 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $180.88
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $104.21
5 h 12 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $209.68
5 h 33 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $173.01
5 h 39 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $174.05
5 h 12 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $226.50
5 h 27 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $184.75
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
517 km.
from $215.35
15 h 54 min
518 km.
from $385.61

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$189.87
Plane from Luton Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$164.55

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$468.34
Plane from London City Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68
Plane from Heathrow Airport to City
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$316.44

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to City
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$316.44

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72
Train from Antrim to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.20–$8.86
Train from Coleraine to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Train from Reading to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$341.76

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Paddington station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.29–$5.44

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ballymena is to train and subway and fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ballymena is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Ballymena?

The distance between Reading and Ballymena is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ballymena without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 26m and costs $260.87 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Reading to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ballymena bus from?

Reading to Ballymena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Reading to Ballymena bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ballymena. Prices start at $51.34 per night.
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