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.
When to visit Ballymena
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 hire from Manchester, which is about 305 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about AED 360 for a journey of 523 km.
Airlines serving Ballymena
Where to stay in Ballymena
Average rates range from around AED 561 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,047 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena
Hiring a car in Ballymena
Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballymena, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.