Ballymena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballymena to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 15 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 172 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 15 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 172 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Ballymena

Airlines serving Ballymena

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,824 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,345 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,103 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,011 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,571 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballymena

Average rates range from around C$ 218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 412 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Most booked hotels in Ballymena

Garron View
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
Galgorm
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 317+
Tullyglass House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 312+
Rosspark Hotel Kells
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
Adair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+

Renting a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.51 and C$ 39.34.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.51 and C$ 39.34.