Transport Links
Ballymena is conveniently located within easy travelling distance of all the major seaports and airports in the province.
Travelling by Sea
Belfast Harbour – Stena Line (www.stenaline.co.uk) operate a service from Belfast to Stranraer, while Norse Merchant Ferries (www.norsemerchant.com) operate a crossing between Belfast and Liverpool. Belfast to Ballymena is approximately 25 miles.
Larne Harbour – P&O Irish Sea (www.poirishsea.com) operate a service between Larne and Cairnryan (all year) and Larne / Troon during the summer months. Larne to Ballymena is approximately 25 miles.
Travelling By Air
Low cost airlines such as easyjet (www.easyjet.co.uk) , bmibaby (www.bmibaby.com) and flybe (www.flybe.com) operate services from all parts of the mainland into Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport. The International Airport is closer to Ballymena (a 15 mile journey), with the City Airport approximately 25 miles from Ballymena.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels situated in Ballymena town, with numerous guesthouses located in the wider borough. For full details of available local accommodation contact the Tourist Information Centre, 76 Church Street, Ballymena TEL: (028) 25638494, FAX: (028) 25638495, E-MAIL tourist.information@ballymena.gov.uk
Please find below a list of B&B's within easy driving distance of BMR
028 25862255
I have a total of 4 rooms, and prices start at £20 per night per person.