Ballymena to Ebbw Vale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248 miles 399.1 km · straight line
310 miles estimated 498.9 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
£47 - £58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Ebbw Vale?

The distance from Ballymena to Ebbw Vale is 248 miles (399.1 km) as the crow flies. Ebbw Vale is located SSE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Ebbw Vale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Ebbw Vale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min £47 - £58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballymena & Ebbw Vale

Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Ebbw Vale
51.78°N, 3.21°W
Europe/London
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients