Ballymena to Birmingham, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

243.3 miles 391.5 km · straight line
361.6 miles actual route 581.9 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
£55 - £68 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Birmingham, United Kingdom?

The distance from Ballymena to Birmingham, United Kingdom is 243.3 miles (391.5 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, United Kingdom is located SE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.6 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballymena and Birmingham, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ballymena to Birmingham, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min £55 - £68 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballymena & Birmingham, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM