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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballymena has to offer.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
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 24 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 523 km and will cost you around C$ 192. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 174 for a journey of 764 km.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 523 km and will cost you around C$ 192. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 174 for a journey of 764 km.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballymena

Average rates range from around C$ 253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 390 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Most booked hotels in Ballymena

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Garron View
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Galgorm
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Rosspark Hotel Kells
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Tullyglass House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 336+
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Adair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 186+
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Renting a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54.

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