Ballymena to Cardiff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

266.5 miles 428.9 km · straight line
396.3 miles actual route 637.8 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
£60 - £74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Cardiff?

The distance from Ballymena to Cardiff is 266.5 miles (428.9 km) as the crow flies. Cardiff is located SSE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.3 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min £60 - £74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $48–$139* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM